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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,973.91, 20,955.33 and 6,177.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,973.91, 20,955.33 and 6,177.26 is: 9,263.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,973.91 : 20,955.33 = 6,177.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,973.91/20,955.33 = 6,177.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,973.91x = 20,955.33 × 6,177.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,973.91x = 129,446,417.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,446,417.02/13,973.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,263.44

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