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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,966.26, 20,952.48 and 4,609.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,966.26, 20,952.48 and 4,609.17 is: 6,914.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,966.26 : 20,952.48 = 4,609.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,966.26/20,952.48 = 4,609.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,966.26x = 20,952.48 × 4,609.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,966.26x = 96,573,542.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,573,542.24/13,966.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,914.77

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