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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,673.93, 20,514.35 and 3,813.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,673.93, 20,514.35 and 3,813.21 is: 5,720.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,673.93 : 20,514.35 = 3,813.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,673.93/20,514.35 = 3,813.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,673.93x = 20,514.35 × 3,813.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,673.93x = 78,225,427.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,225,427.66/13,673.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,720.77

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