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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,660.08, 20,488.41 and 3,800.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,660.08, 20,488.41 and 3,800.13 is: 5,699.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,660.08 : 20,488.41 = 3,800.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,660.08/20,488.41 = 3,800.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,660.08x = 20,488.41 × 3,800.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,660.08x = 77,858,544.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,858,544.66/13,660.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,699.71

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