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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,439.91, 20,129.11 and 6,424.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,439.91, 20,129.11 and 6,424.86 is: 9,622.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,439.91 : 20,129.11 = 6,424.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,439.91/20,129.11 = 6,424.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,439.91x = 20,129.11 × 6,424.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,439.91x = 129,326,713.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,326,713.67/13,439.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,622.59

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