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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,985.57, 20,978.17 and 5,665.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,985.57, 20,978.17 and 5,665.52 is: 8,498.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,985.57 : 20,978.17 = 5,665.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,985.57/20,978.17 = 5,665.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,985.57x = 20,978.17 × 5,665.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,985.57x = 118,852,241.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,852,241.70/13,985.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,498.21

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