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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,905.81, 20,858.52 and 3,375.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,905.81, 20,858.52 and 3,375.91 is: 5,063.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,905.81 : 20,858.52 = 3,375.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,905.81/20,858.52 = 3,375.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,905.81x = 20,858.52 × 3,375.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,905.81x = 70,416,524.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,416,524.99/13,905.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,063.82

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