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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,360.28, 20,039.68 and 4,595

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,360.28, 20,039.68 and 4,595 is: 6,892.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,360.28 : 20,039.68 = 4,595 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,360.28/20,039.68 = 4,595/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,360.28x = 20,039.68 × 4,595
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,360.28x = 92,082,329.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,082,329.60/13,360.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,892.25

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