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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,503, 20,254.56 and 5,295

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,503, 20,254.56 and 5,295 is: 7,942.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,503 : 20,254.56 = 5,295 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,503/20,254.56 = 5,295/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,503x = 20,254.56 × 5,295
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,503x = 107,247,895.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,247,895.20/13,503
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,942.52

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