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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,950.34, 20,907.72 and 6,538.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,950.34, 20,907.72 and 6,538.45 is: 9,799.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,950.34 : 20,907.72 = 6,538.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,950.34/20,907.72 = 6,538.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,950.34x = 20,907.72 × 6,538.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,950.34x = 136,704,081.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,704,081.83/13,950.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,799.34

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