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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,887.40, 20,879.70 and 13,595.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,887.40, 20,879.70 and 13,595.80 is: 20,441.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,887.40 : 20,879.70 = 13,595.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,887.40/20,879.70 = 13,595.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,887.40x = 20,879.70 × 13,595.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,887.40x = 283,876,225.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,876,225.26/13,887.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,441.28

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