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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,792.55, 20,682.68 and 3,929.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,792.55, 20,682.68 and 3,929.49 is: 5,892.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,792.55 : 20,682.68 = 3,929.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,792.55/20,682.68 = 3,929.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,792.55x = 20,682.68 × 3,929.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,792.55x = 81,272,364.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,272,364.59/13,792.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,892.49

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