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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,972.68, 20,961.36 and 6,953.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,972.68, 20,961.36 and 6,953.07 is: 10,430.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,972.68 : 20,961.36 = 6,953.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,972.68/20,961.36 = 6,953.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,972.68x = 20,961.36 × 6,953.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,972.68x = 145,745,803.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,745,803.38/13,972.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,430.77

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