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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,997.80, 20,996.70 and 6,999.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,997.80, 20,996.70 and 6,999.40 is: 10,499.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,997.80 : 20,996.70 = 6,999.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,997.80/20,996.70 = 6,999.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,997.80x = 20,996.70 × 6,999.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,997.80x = 146,964,301.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,964,301.98/13,997.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,499.10

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