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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,445.90, 20,168.92 and 4,086

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,445.90, 20,168.92 and 4,086 is: 6,129.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,445.90 : 20,168.92 = 4,086 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,445.90/20,168.92 = 4,086/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,445.90x = 20,168.92 × 4,086
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,445.90x = 82,410,207.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,410,207.12/13,445.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,129.02

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