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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,997.80, 20,967.90 and 9,620.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,997.80, 20,967.90 and 9,620.20 is: 14,410.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,997.80 : 20,967.90 = 9,620.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,997.80/20,967.90 = 9,620.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,997.80x = 20,967.90 × 9,620.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,997.80x = 201,715,391.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,715,391.58/13,997.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,410.51

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