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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,755.93, 20,621.51 and 4,984.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,755.93, 20,621.51 and 4,984.70 is: 7,472.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,755.93 : 20,621.51 = 4,984.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,755.93/20,621.51 = 4,984.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,755.93x = 20,621.51 × 4,984.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,755.93x = 102,791,912.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,791,912.87/13,755.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,472.55

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