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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,729.52, 20,578.08 and 4,957.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,729.52, 20,578.08 and 4,957.76 is: 7,430.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,729.52 : 20,578.08 = 4,957.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,729.52/20,578.08 = 4,957.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,729.52x = 20,578.08 × 4,957.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,729.52x = 102,021,181.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,021,181.90/13,729.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,430.79

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