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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,998.96, 20,988.01 and 6,099.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,998.96, 20,988.01 and 6,099.98 is: 9,145.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,998.96 : 20,988.01 = 6,099.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,998.96/20,988.01 = 6,099.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,998.96x = 20,988.01 × 6,099.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,998.96x = 128,026,441.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,026,441.24/13,998.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,145.43

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