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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,982.06, 20,973.36 and 3,593.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,982.06, 20,973.36 and 3,593.54 is: 5,390.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,982.06 : 20,973.36 = 3,593.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,982.06/20,973.36 = 3,593.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,982.06x = 20,973.36 × 3,593.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,982.06x = 75,368,608.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,368,608.09/13,982.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,390.38

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