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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,545.67, 20,314.34 and 4,778.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,545.67, 20,314.34 and 4,778.53 is: 7,166.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,545.67 : 20,314.34 = 4,778.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,545.67/20,314.34 = 4,778.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,545.67x = 20,314.34 × 4,778.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,545.67x = 97,072,683.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,072,683.12/13,545.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,166.33

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