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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,996.17, 59,994.57 and 13,701.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,996.17, 59,994.57 and 13,701.14 is: 20,551.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,996.17 : 59,994.57 = 13,701.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,996.17/59,994.57 = 13,701.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,996.17x = 59,994.57 × 13,701.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,996.17x = 821,994,002.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,994,002.81/39,996.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,551.82

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