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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,967.52, 20,949.12 and 9,071.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,967.52, 20,949.12 and 9,071.88 is: 13,606.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,967.52 : 20,949.12 = 9,071.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,967.52/20,949.12 = 9,071.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,967.52x = 20,949.12 × 9,071.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,967.52x = 190,047,902.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,047,902.75/13,967.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,606.42

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