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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,445.73, 20,168.13 and 5,125.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,445.73, 20,168.13 and 5,125.44 is: 7,687.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,445.73 : 20,168.13 = 5,125.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,445.73/20,168.13 = 5,125.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,445.73x = 20,168.13 × 5,125.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,445.73x = 103,370,540.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,370,540.23/13,445.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,687.99

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