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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,430.44, 20,138.82 and 7,108.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,430.44, 20,138.82 and 7,108.78 is: 10,659.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,430.44 : 20,138.82 = 7,108.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,430.44/20,138.82 = 7,108.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,430.44x = 20,138.82 × 7,108.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,430.44x = 143,162,440.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,162,440.84/13,430.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,659.55

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