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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,767.33, 20,651.77 and 3,905.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,767.33, 20,651.77 and 3,905.83 is: 5,858.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,767.33 : 20,651.77 = 3,905.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,767.33/20,651.77 = 3,905.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,767.33x = 20,651.77 × 3,905.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,767.33x = 80,662,302.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,662,302.82/13,767.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,858.97

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