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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,365, 20,047.50 and 4,131

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,365, 20,047.50 and 4,131 is: 6,196.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,365 : 20,047.50 = 4,131 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,365/20,047.50 = 4,131/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,365x = 20,047.50 × 4,131
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,365x = 82,816,222.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,816,222.50/13,365
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,196.50

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