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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,950.36, 20,928.12 and 4,593.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,950.36, 20,928.12 and 4,593.09 is: 6,890.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,950.36 : 20,928.12 = 4,593.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,950.36/20,928.12 = 4,593.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,950.36x = 20,928.12 × 4,593.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,950.36x = 96,124,738.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,124,738.69/13,950.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,890.48

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