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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,945.76, 20,905.44 and 5,174.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,945.76, 20,905.44 and 5,174.72 is: 7,757.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,945.76 : 20,905.44 = 5,174.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,945.76/20,905.44 = 5,174.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,945.76x = 20,905.44 × 5,174.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,945.76x = 108,179,798.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,179,798.48/13,945.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,757.18

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