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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,867.82, 20,797.62 and 4,007.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,867.82, 20,797.62 and 4,007.18 is: 6,009.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,867.82 : 20,797.62 = 4,007.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,867.82/20,797.62 = 4,007.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,867.82x = 20,797.62 × 4,007.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,867.82x = 83,339,843.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,339,843.88/13,867.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,009.59

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