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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,952.41, 20,928.61 and 6,159.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,952.41, 20,928.61 and 6,159.67 is: 9,239.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,952.41 : 20,928.61 = 6,159.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,952.41/20,928.61 = 6,159.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,952.41x = 20,928.61 × 6,159.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,952.41x = 128,913,226.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,913,226.52/13,952.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,239.50

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