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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,739.79, 20,591.46 and 7,483.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,739.79, 20,591.46 and 7,483.76 is: 11,215.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,739.79 : 20,591.46 = 7,483.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,739.79/20,591.46 = 7,483.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,739.79x = 20,591.46 × 7,483.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,739.79x = 154,101,441.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,101,441.73/13,739.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,215.71

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