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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,702.69, 20,553.97 and 3,314.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,702.69, 20,553.97 and 3,314.44 is: 4,971.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,702.69 : 20,553.97 = 3,314.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,702.69/20,553.97 = 3,314.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,702.69x = 20,553.97 × 3,314.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,702.69x = 68,124,900.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,124,900.33/13,702.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,971.64

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