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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,964.54, 20,946.92 and 4,103.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,964.54, 20,946.92 and 4,103.97 is: 6,155.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,964.54 : 20,946.92 = 4,103.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,964.54/20,946.92 = 4,103.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,964.54x = 20,946.92 × 4,103.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,964.54x = 85,965,510.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,965,510.75/13,964.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,155.99

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