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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,639.65, 20,459.87 and 5,319.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,639.65, 20,459.87 and 5,319.33 is: 7,979.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,639.65 : 20,459.87 = 5,319.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,639.65/20,459.87 = 5,319.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,639.65x = 20,459.87 × 5,319.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,639.65x = 108,832,800.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,832,800.29/13,639.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,979.15

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