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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,961.98, 20,946.21 and 6,173.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,961.98, 20,946.21 and 6,173.02 is: 9,260.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,961.98 : 20,946.21 = 6,173.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,961.98/20,946.21 = 6,173.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,961.98x = 20,946.21 × 6,173.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,961.98x = 129,301,373.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,301,373.25/13,961.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,260.96

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