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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,766.23, 20,649.26 and 3,905.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,766.23, 20,649.26 and 3,905.51 is: 5,858.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,766.23 : 20,649.26 = 3,905.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,766.23/20,649.26 = 3,905.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,766.23x = 20,649.26 × 3,905.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,766.23x = 80,645,891.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,645,891.42/13,766.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,858.24

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