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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,999.61, 20,950.08 and 8,737.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,999.61, 20,950.08 and 8,737.10 is: 13,074.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,999.61 : 20,950.08 = 8,737.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,999.61/20,950.08 = 8,737.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,999.61x = 20,950.08 × 8,737.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,999.61x = 183,042,839.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,042,839.22/13,999.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,074.86

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