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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,920.72, 20,887.84 and 6,901.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,920.72, 20,887.84 and 6,901.36 is: 10,355.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,920.72 : 20,887.84 = 6,901.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,920.72/20,887.84 = 6,901.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,920.72x = 20,887.84 × 6,901.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,920.72x = 144,154,503.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,154,503.46/13,920.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,355.39

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