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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,447.79, 20,171.22 and 5,127.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,447.79, 20,171.22 and 5,127.50 is: 7,691.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,447.79 : 20,171.22 = 5,127.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,447.79/20,171.22 = 5,127.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,447.79x = 20,171.22 × 5,127.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,447.79x = 103,427,930.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,427,930.55/13,447.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,691.07

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