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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,814.94, 20,718.92 and 3,954.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,814.94, 20,718.92 and 3,954.26 is: 5,930.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,814.94 : 20,718.92 = 3,954.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,814.94/20,718.92 = 3,954.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,814.94x = 20,718.92 × 3,954.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,814.94x = 81,927,996.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,927,996.60/13,814.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,930.39

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