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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,999.30, 20,998.96 and 13,143.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,999.30, 20,998.96 and 13,143.94 is: 19,715.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,999.30 : 20,998.96 = 13,143.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,999.30/20,998.96 = 13,143.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,999.30x = 20,998.96 × 13,143.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,999.30x = 276,009,070.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,009,070.30/13,999.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,715.92

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