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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,954.88, 20,936.27 and 4,093.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,954.88, 20,936.27 and 4,093.94 is: 6,142.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,954.88 : 20,936.27 = 4,093.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,954.88/20,936.27 = 4,093.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,954.88x = 20,936.27 × 4,093.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,954.88x = 85,711,895.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,711,895.78/13,954.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,142.07

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