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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,951.88, 20,934.94 and 9,275.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,951.88, 20,934.94 and 9,275.08 is: 13,917.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,951.88 : 20,934.94 = 9,275.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,951.88/20,934.94 = 9,275.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,951.88x = 20,934.94 × 9,275.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,951.88x = 194,173,243.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,173,243.30/13,951.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,917.35

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