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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,969.80, 20,954.79 and 3,581.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,969.80, 20,954.79 and 3,581.55 is: 5,372.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,969.80 : 20,954.79 = 3,581.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,969.80/20,954.79 = 3,581.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,969.80x = 20,954.79 × 3,581.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,969.80x = 75,050,628.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,050,628.12/13,969.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,372.35

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