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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,798.68, 20,691.99 and 3,935.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,798.68, 20,691.99 and 3,935.76 is: 5,901.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,798.68 : 20,691.99 = 3,935.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,798.68/20,691.99 = 3,935.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,798.68x = 20,691.99 × 3,935.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,798.68x = 81,438,706.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,438,706.56/13,798.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,901.92

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