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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,966.72, 20,950.09 and 4,106.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,966.72, 20,950.09 and 4,106.01 is: 6,159.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,966.72 : 20,950.09 = 4,106.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,966.72/20,950.09 = 4,106.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,966.72x = 20,950.09 × 4,106.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,966.72x = 86,021,279.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,021,279.04/13,966.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,159.02

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