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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,955.14, 20,932.68 and 3,566.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,955.14, 20,932.68 and 3,566.86 is: 5,350.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,955.14 : 20,932.68 = 3,566.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,955.14/20,932.68 = 3,566.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,955.14x = 20,932.68 × 3,566.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,955.14x = 74,663,938.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,663,938.98/13,955.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,350.28

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