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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,870.44, 20,804.70 and 5,103.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,870.44, 20,804.70 and 5,103.72 is: 7,655.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,870.44 : 20,804.70 = 5,103.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,870.44/20,804.70 = 5,103.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,870.44x = 20,804.70 × 5,103.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,870.44x = 106,181,363.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,181,363.48/13,870.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,655.23

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