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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,930.80, 20,898.90 and 6,033.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,930.80, 20,898.90 and 6,033.30 is: 9,051.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,930.80 : 20,898.90 = 6,033.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,930.80/20,898.90 = 6,033.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,930.80x = 20,898.90 × 6,033.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,930.80x = 126,089,333.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,089,333.37/13,930.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,051.12

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