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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,974.39, 20,959.43 and 4,111.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,974.39, 20,959.43 and 4,111.83 is: 6,167.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,974.39 : 20,959.43 = 4,111.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,974.39/20,959.43 = 4,111.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,974.39x = 20,959.43 × 4,111.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,974.39x = 86,181,592.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,181,592.50/13,974.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,167.11

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