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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,664.89, 20,497.35 and 3,804.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,664.89, 20,497.35 and 3,804.19 is: 5,706.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,664.89 : 20,497.35 = 3,804.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,664.89/20,497.35 = 3,804.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,664.89x = 20,497.35 × 3,804.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,664.89x = 77,975,813.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,975,813.90/13,664.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,706.29

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