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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,808.21, 20,708.82 and 3,947.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,808.21, 20,708.82 and 3,947.54 is: 5,920.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,808.21 : 20,708.82 = 3,947.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,808.21/20,708.82 = 3,947.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,808.21x = 20,708.82 × 3,947.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,808.21x = 81,748,895.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,748,895.30/13,808.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,920.31

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