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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,511.78, 20,253.81 and 5,189.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,511.78, 20,253.81 and 5,189.55 is: 7,779.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,511.78 : 20,253.81 = 5,189.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,511.78/20,253.81 = 5,189.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,511.78x = 20,253.81 × 5,189.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,511.78x = 105,108,159.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,108,159.69/13,511.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,779.00

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