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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,955.81, 20,936.96 and 4,595.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,955.81, 20,936.96 and 4,595.91 is: 6,894.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,955.81 : 20,936.96 = 4,595.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,955.81/20,936.96 = 4,595.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,955.81x = 20,936.96 × 4,595.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,955.81x = 96,224,383.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,224,383.83/13,955.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,894.93

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