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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,835.68, 20,753.60 and 3,447.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,835.68, 20,753.60 and 3,447.43 is: 5,171.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,835.68 : 20,753.60 = 3,447.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,835.68/20,753.60 = 3,447.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,835.68x = 20,753.60 × 3,447.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,835.68x = 71,546,514.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,546,514.13/13,835.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,171.16

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