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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,975.44, 20,966.76 and 4,114.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,975.44, 20,966.76 and 4,114.32 is: 6,172.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,975.44 : 20,966.76 = 4,114.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,975.44/20,966.76 = 4,114.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,975.44x = 20,966.76 × 4,114.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,975.44x = 86,263,960.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,263,960.00/13,975.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,172.54

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