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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,954.98, 20,950.25 and 9,045.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,954.98, 20,950.25 and 9,045.17 is: 13,579.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,954.98 : 20,950.25 = 9,045.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,954.98/20,950.25 = 9,045.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,954.98x = 20,950.25 × 9,045.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,954.98x = 189,498,501.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,498,501.38/13,954.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,579.27

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