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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,955.52, 20,932.74 and 4,721.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,955.52, 20,932.74 and 4,721.52 is: 7,082.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,955.52 : 20,932.74 = 4,721.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,955.52/20,932.74 = 4,721.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,955.52x = 20,932.74 × 4,721.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,955.52x = 98,834,350.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,834,350.56/13,955.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,082.10

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