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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,924.68, 20,887.92 and 4,063.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,924.68, 20,887.92 and 4,063.13 is: 6,094.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,924.68 : 20,887.92 = 4,063.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,924.68/20,887.92 = 4,063.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,924.68x = 20,887.92 × 4,063.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,924.68x = 84,870,229.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,870,229.95/13,924.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,094.95

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