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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,002.67, 60,004.23 and 13,707.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,002.67, 60,004.23 and 13,707.64 is: 20,561.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,002.67 : 60,004.23 = 13,707.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,002.67/60,004.23 = 13,707.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,002.67x = 60,004.23 × 13,707.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,002.67x = 822,516,383.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,516,383.32/40,002.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,561.54

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