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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,949.62, 20,899.80 and 7,361.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,949.62, 20,899.80 and 7,361.27 is: 11,028.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,949.62 : 20,899.80 = 7,361.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,949.62/20,899.80 = 7,361.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,949.62x = 20,899.80 × 7,361.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,949.62x = 153,849,070.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,849,070.75/13,949.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,028.91

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