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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,995.52, 20,992.93 and 5,673.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,995.52, 20,992.93 and 5,673.31 is: 8,509.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,995.52 : 20,992.93 = 5,673.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,995.52/20,992.93 = 5,673.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,995.52x = 20,992.93 × 5,673.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,995.52x = 119,099,399.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,099,399.70/13,995.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,509.82

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