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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,954.62, 20,931.93 and 4,093.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,954.62, 20,931.93 and 4,093.83 is: 6,140.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,954.62 : 20,931.93 = 4,093.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,954.62/20,931.93 = 4,093.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,954.62x = 20,931.93 × 4,093.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,954.62x = 85,691,762.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,691,762.99/13,954.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,140.75

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