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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,801, 20,703.66 and 5,034.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,801, 20,703.66 and 5,034.28 is: 7,552.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,801 : 20,703.66 = 5,034.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,801/20,703.66 = 5,034.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,801x = 20,703.66 × 5,034.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,801x = 104,228,021.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,228,021.46/13,801
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,552.21

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