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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,932.66, 20,898.72 and 3,402.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,932.66, 20,898.72 and 3,402.75 is: 5,104.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,932.66 : 20,898.72 = 3,402.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,932.66/20,898.72 = 3,402.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,932.66x = 20,898.72 × 3,402.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,932.66x = 71,113,119.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,113,119.48/13,932.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,104.06

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