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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,658.76, 20,484.09 and 5,865.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,658.76, 20,484.09 and 5,865.75 is: 8,796.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,658.76 : 20,484.09 = 5,865.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,658.76/20,484.09 = 5,865.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,658.76x = 20,484.09 × 5,865.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,658.76x = 120,154,550.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,154,550.92/13,658.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,796.89

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