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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,957.79, 20,932.41 and 4,595.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,957.79, 20,932.41 and 4,595.89 is: 6,892.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,957.79 : 20,932.41 = 4,595.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,957.79/20,932.41 = 4,595.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,957.79x = 20,932.41 × 4,595.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,957.79x = 96,203,032.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,203,032.09/13,957.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,892.43

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