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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,439.51, 20,159.36 and 4,674.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,439.51, 20,159.36 and 4,674.43 is: 7,011.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,439.51 : 20,159.36 = 4,674.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,439.51/20,159.36 = 4,674.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,439.51x = 20,159.36 × 4,674.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,439.51x = 94,233,452.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,233,452.50/13,439.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,011.67

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