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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,458.23, 20,190.39 and 4,099.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,458.23, 20,190.39 and 4,099.09 is: 6,149.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,458.23 : 20,190.39 = 4,099.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,458.23/20,190.39 = 4,099.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,458.23x = 20,190.39 × 4,099.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,458.23x = 82,762,225.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,762,225.75/13,458.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,149.56

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