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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,004.67, 60,007.23 and 13,709.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,004.67, 60,007.23 and 13,709.64 is: 20,564.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,004.67 : 60,007.23 = 13,709.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,004.67/60,007.23 = 13,709.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,004.67x = 60,007.23 × 13,709.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,004.67x = 822,677,520.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,677,520.70/40,004.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,564.54

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