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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,788.32, 20,682.36 and 3,927.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,788.32, 20,682.36 and 3,927.59 is: 5,891.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,788.32 : 20,682.36 = 3,927.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,788.32/20,682.36 = 3,927.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,788.32x = 20,682.36 × 3,927.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,788.32x = 81,231,726.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,231,726.90/13,788.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,891.35

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