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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,865.76, 20,787.12 and 5,663.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,865.76, 20,787.12 and 5,663.52 is: 8,490.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,865.76 : 20,787.12 = 5,663.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,865.76/20,787.12 = 5,663.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,865.76x = 20,787.12 × 5,663.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,865.76x = 117,728,269.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,728,269.86/13,865.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,490.57

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