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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,924.41, 20,888.51 and 4,063.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,924.41, 20,888.51 and 4,063.61 is: 6,095.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,924.41 : 20,888.51 = 4,063.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,924.41/20,888.51 = 4,063.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,924.41x = 20,888.51 × 4,063.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,924.41x = 84,882,633.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,882,633.36/13,924.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,095.96

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