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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,351.54, 20,039.86 and 6,782.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,351.54, 20,039.86 and 6,782.44 is: 10,180.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,351.54 : 20,039.86 = 6,782.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,351.54/20,039.86 = 6,782.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,351.54x = 20,039.86 × 6,782.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,351.54x = 135,919,148.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,919,148.06/13,351.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,180.04

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