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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,015.40, 20,986.65 and 9,058.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,015.40, 20,986.65 and 9,058.20 is: 13,563.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,015.40 : 20,986.65 = 9,058.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,015.40/20,986.65 = 9,058.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,015.40x = 20,986.65 × 9,058.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,015.40x = 190,101,273.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,101,273.03/14,015.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,563.74

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