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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,907.80, 20,859.52 and 4,547.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,907.80, 20,859.52 and 4,547.74 is: 6,820.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,907.80 : 20,859.52 = 4,547.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,907.80/20,859.52 = 4,547.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,907.80x = 20,859.52 × 4,547.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,907.80x = 94,863,673.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,863,673.48/13,907.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,820.90

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