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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,605.33, 20,399.49 and 7,753.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,605.33, 20,399.49 and 7,753.89 is: 11,625.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,605.33 : 20,399.49 = 7,753.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,605.33/20,399.49 = 7,753.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,605.33x = 20,399.49 × 7,753.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,605.33x = 158,175,401.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,175,401.52/13,605.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,625.99

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