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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,965.75, 20,948.83 and 3,435.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,965.75, 20,948.83 and 3,435.77 is: 5,153.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,965.75 : 20,948.83 = 3,435.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,965.75/20,948.83 = 3,435.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,965.75x = 20,948.83 × 3,435.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,965.75x = 71,975,405.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,975,405.43/13,965.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,153.71

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