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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,955.91, 20,933.86 and 6,163.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,955.91, 20,933.86 and 6,163.17 is: 9,244.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,955.91 : 20,933.86 = 6,163.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,955.91/20,933.86 = 6,163.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,955.91x = 20,933.86 × 6,163.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,955.91x = 129,018,937.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,018,937.94/13,955.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,244.75

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