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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,998.60, 20,997.90 and 11,374.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,998.60, 20,997.90 and 11,374.20 is: 17,061.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,998.60 : 20,997.90 = 11,374.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,998.60/20,997.90 = 11,374.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,998.60x = 20,997.90 × 11,374.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,998.60x = 238,834,314.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,834,314.18/13,998.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,061.30

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