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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,491, 20,236.50 and 4,257

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,491, 20,236.50 and 4,257 is: 6,385.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,491 : 20,236.50 = 4,257 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,491/20,236.50 = 4,257/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,491x = 20,236.50 × 4,257
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,491x = 86,146,780.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,146,780.50/13,491
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,385.50

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