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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,728.17, 20,591.74 and 3,867.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,728.17, 20,591.74 and 3,867.19 is: 5,800.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,728.17 : 20,591.74 = 3,867.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,728.17/20,591.74 = 3,867.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,728.17x = 20,591.74 × 3,867.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,728.17x = 79,632,124.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,632,124.37/13,728.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,800.64

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