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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,354.46, 20,012.55 and 7,498.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,354.46, 20,012.55 and 7,498.77 is: 11,237.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,354.46 : 20,012.55 = 7,498.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,354.46/20,012.55 = 7,498.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,354.46x = 20,012.55 × 7,498.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,354.46x = 150,069,509.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,069,509.56/13,354.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,237.41

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