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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,503.78, 20,248.79 and 7,958.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,503.78, 20,248.79 and 7,958.93 is: 11,934.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,503.78 : 20,248.79 = 7,958.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,503.78/20,248.79 = 7,958.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,503.78x = 20,248.79 × 7,958.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,503.78x = 161,158,561.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,158,561.16/13,503.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,934.33

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