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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,983.76, 20,975.84 and 3,595.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,983.76, 20,975.84 and 3,595.52 is: 5,393.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,983.76 : 20,975.84 = 3,595.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,983.76/20,975.84 = 3,595.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,983.76x = 20,975.84 × 3,595.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,983.76x = 75,419,052.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,419,052.24/13,983.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,393.33

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