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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,720.99, 20,581.58 and 3,861.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,720.99, 20,581.58 and 3,861.26 is: 5,791.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,720.99 : 20,581.58 = 3,861.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,720.99/20,581.58 = 3,861.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,720.99x = 20,581.58 × 3,861.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,720.99x = 79,470,812.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,470,812.28/13,720.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,791.92

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