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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,930.30, 20,885.70 and 6,901.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,930.30, 20,885.70 and 6,901.74 is: 10,347.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,930.30 : 20,885.70 = 6,901.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,930.30/20,885.70 = 6,901.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,930.30x = 20,885.70 × 6,901.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,930.30x = 144,147,671.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,147,671.12/13,930.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,347.78

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