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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,759.48, 20,545.97 and 10,804.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,759.48, 20,545.97 and 10,804.60 is: 16,133.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,759.48 : 20,545.97 = 10,804.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,759.48/20,545.97 = 10,804.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,759.48x = 20,545.97 × 10,804.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,759.48x = 221,990,987.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,990,987.46/13,759.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,133.68

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