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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,814.61, 20,723.26 and 5,492.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,814.61, 20,723.26 and 5,492.76 is: 8,239.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,814.61 : 20,723.26 = 5,492.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,814.61/20,723.26 = 5,492.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,814.61x = 20,723.26 × 5,492.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,814.61x = 113,827,893.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,827,893.60/13,814.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,239.67

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