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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,985.73, 20,978.66 and 5,220.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,985.73, 20,978.66 and 5,220.56 is: 7,830.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,985.73 : 20,978.66 = 5,220.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,985.73/20,978.66 = 5,220.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,985.73x = 20,978.66 × 5,220.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,985.73x = 109,520,418.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,520,418.75/13,985.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,830.87

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