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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,759.38, 20,638.89 and 4,994.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,759.38, 20,638.89 and 4,994.28 is: 7,491.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,759.38 : 20,638.89 = 4,994.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,759.38/20,638.89 = 4,994.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,759.38x = 20,638.89 × 4,994.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,759.38x = 103,076,395.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,076,395.55/13,759.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,491.35

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