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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,905.76, 20,856.48 and 4,043

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,905.76, 20,856.48 and 4,043 is: 6,063.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,905.76 : 20,856.48 = 4,043 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,905.76/20,856.48 = 4,043/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,905.76x = 20,856.48 × 4,043
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,905.76x = 84,322,748.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,322,748.64/13,905.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,063.87

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