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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,825.31, 20,737.98 and 3,437.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,825.31, 20,737.98 and 3,437.06 is: 5,155.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,825.31 : 20,737.98 = 3,437.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,825.31/20,737.98 = 3,437.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,825.31x = 20,737.98 × 3,437.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,825.31x = 71,277,681.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,277,681.54/13,825.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,155.59

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