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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,971.06, 20,953.34 and 4,107.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,971.06, 20,953.34 and 4,107.70 is: 6,160.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,971.06 : 20,953.34 = 4,107.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,971.06/20,953.34 = 4,107.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,971.06x = 20,953.34 × 4,107.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,971.06x = 86,070,034.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,070,034.72/13,971.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,160.59

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