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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,976.84, 20,958.02 and 4,114.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,976.84, 20,958.02 and 4,114.82 is: 6,170.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,976.84 : 20,958.02 = 4,114.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,976.84/20,958.02 = 4,114.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,976.84x = 20,958.02 × 4,114.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,976.84x = 86,238,448.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,238,448.52/13,976.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,170.10

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