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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,926.65, 20,887.91 and 4,063.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,926.65, 20,887.91 and 4,063.28 is: 6,094.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,926.65 : 20,887.91 = 4,063.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,926.65/20,887.91 = 4,063.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,926.65x = 20,887.91 × 4,063.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,926.65x = 84,873,332.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,873,332.66/13,926.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,094.31

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