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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,443.54, 20,159.14 and 7,899.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,443.54, 20,159.14 and 7,899.49 is: 11,845.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,443.54 : 20,159.14 = 7,899.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,443.54/20,159.14 = 7,899.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,443.54x = 20,159.14 × 7,899.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,443.54x = 159,246,924.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,246,924.84/13,443.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,845.61

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