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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,860.54, 20,788.30 and 3,997.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,860.54, 20,788.30 and 3,997.39 is: 5,995.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,860.54 : 20,788.30 = 3,997.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,860.54/20,788.30 = 3,997.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,860.54x = 20,788.30 × 3,997.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,860.54x = 83,098,942.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,098,942.54/13,860.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,995.36

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