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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,936.56, 20,906.69 and 7,363.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,936.56, 20,906.69 and 7,363.01 is: 11,045.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,936.56 : 20,906.69 = 7,363.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,936.56/20,906.69 = 7,363.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,936.56x = 20,906.69 × 7,363.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,936.56x = 153,936,167.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,936,167.54/13,936.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,045.49

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