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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,864.37, 20,799.28 and 4,003.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,864.37, 20,799.28 and 4,003.73 is: 6,006.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,864.37 : 20,799.28 = 4,003.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,864.37/20,799.28 = 4,003.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,864.37x = 20,799.28 × 4,003.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,864.37x = 83,274,680.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,274,680.32/13,864.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,006.38

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