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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,931.81, 20,897.72 and 6,027.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,931.81, 20,897.72 and 6,027.86 is: 9,041.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,931.81 : 20,897.72 = 6,027.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,931.81/20,897.72 = 6,027.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,931.81x = 20,897.72 × 6,027.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,931.81x = 125,968,530.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,968,530.48/13,931.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,041.79

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