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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,825.91, 20,738.94 and 3,437.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,825.91, 20,738.94 and 3,437.66 is: 5,156.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,825.91 : 20,738.94 = 3,437.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,825.91/20,738.94 = 3,437.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,825.91x = 20,738.94 × 3,437.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,825.91x = 71,293,320.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,293,320.79/13,825.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,156.50

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