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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,771.96, 20,781.03 and 13,771.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,771.96, 20,781.03 and 13,771.96 is: 20,781.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,771.96 : 20,781.03 = 13,771.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,771.96/20,781.03 = 13,771.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,771.96x = 20,781.03 × 13,771.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,771.96x = 286,195,513.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,195,513.92/13,771.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,781.03

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