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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,950.08, 20,924.52 and 3,561.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,950.08, 20,924.52 and 3,561.60 is: 5,342.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,950.08 : 20,924.52 = 3,561.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,950.08/20,924.52 = 3,561.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,950.08x = 20,924.52 × 3,561.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,950.08x = 74,524,770.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,524,770.43/13,950.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,342.25

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