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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,801.22, 20,701.94 and 3,940.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,801.22, 20,701.94 and 3,940.58 is: 5,910.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,801.22 : 20,701.94 = 3,940.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,801.22/20,701.94 = 3,940.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,801.22x = 20,701.94 × 3,940.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,801.22x = 81,577,650.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,577,650.73/13,801.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,910.90

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