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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,942.71, 20,901.22 and 6,040.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,942.71, 20,901.22 and 6,040.26 is: 9,054.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,942.71 : 20,901.22 = 6,040.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,942.71/20,901.22 = 6,040.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,942.71x = 20,901.22 × 6,040.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,942.71x = 126,248,803.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,248,803.12/13,942.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,054.83

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