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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,445.54, 20,162.14 and 7,901.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,445.54, 20,162.14 and 7,901.49 is: 11,848.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,445.54 : 20,162.14 = 7,901.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,445.54/20,162.14 = 7,901.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,445.54x = 20,162.14 × 7,901.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,445.54x = 159,310,947.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,310,947.59/13,445.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,848.61

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