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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,794.39, 20,687.94 and 3,934.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,794.39, 20,687.94 and 3,934.23 is: 5,900.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,794.39 : 20,687.94 = 3,934.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,794.39/20,687.94 = 3,934.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,794.39x = 20,687.94 × 3,934.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,794.39x = 81,391,114.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,391,114.19/13,794.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,900.31

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