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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,995.04, 20,992.52 and 3,606.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,995.04, 20,992.52 and 3,606.72 is: 5,410.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,995.04 : 20,992.52 = 3,606.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,995.04/20,992.52 = 3,606.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,995.04x = 20,992.52 × 3,606.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,995.04x = 75,714,141.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,714,141.73/13,995.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,410.07

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