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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,974.60, 20,961.90 and 4,114.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,974.60, 20,961.90 and 4,114.20 is: 6,171.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,974.60 : 20,961.90 = 4,114.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,974.60/20,961.90 = 4,114.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,974.60x = 20,961.90 × 4,114.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,974.60x = 86,241,448.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,241,448.98/13,974.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,171.30

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