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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,414.67, 20,114.09 and 5,095.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,414.67, 20,114.09 and 5,095.26 is: 7,639.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,414.67 : 20,114.09 = 5,095.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,414.67/20,114.09 = 5,095.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,414.67x = 20,114.09 × 5,095.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,414.67x = 102,486,492.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,486,492.74/13,414.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,639.88

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