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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,955.54, 20,936.35 and 4,596.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,955.54, 20,936.35 and 4,596.50 is: 6,895.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,955.54 : 20,936.35 = 4,596.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,955.54/20,936.35 = 4,596.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,955.54x = 20,936.35 × 4,596.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,955.54x = 96,233,932.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,233,932.78/13,955.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,895.75

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