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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,009.20, 21,020.36 and 6,989.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,009.20, 21,020.36 and 6,989.76 is: 10,487.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,009.20 : 21,020.36 = 6,989.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,009.20/21,020.36 = 6,989.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,009.20x = 21,020.36 × 6,989.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,009.20x = 146,927,271.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,927,271.51/14,009.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,487.91

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