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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,950.72, 20,926.08 and 4,716

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,950.72, 20,926.08 and 4,716 is: 7,074

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,950.72 : 20,926.08 = 4,716 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,950.72/20,926.08 = 4,716/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,950.72x = 20,926.08 × 4,716
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,950.72x = 98,687,393.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,687,393.28/13,950.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,074

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