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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,998.46, 20,987.26 and 6,099.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,998.46, 20,987.26 and 6,099.48 is: 9,144.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,998.46 : 20,987.26 = 6,099.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,998.46/20,987.26 = 6,099.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,998.46x = 20,987.26 × 6,099.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,998.46x = 128,011,372.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,011,372.62/13,998.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,144.68

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