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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,867.23, 20,797.79 and 4,004.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,867.23, 20,797.79 and 4,004.36 is: 6,005.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,867.23 : 20,797.79 = 4,004.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,867.23/20,797.79 = 4,004.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,867.23x = 20,797.79 × 4,004.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,867.23x = 83,281,870.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,281,870.34/13,867.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,005.66

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