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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,759.84, 20,639.52 and 3,371.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,759.84, 20,639.52 and 3,371.59 is: 5,057.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,759.84 : 20,639.52 = 3,371.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,759.84/20,639.52 = 3,371.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,759.84x = 20,639.52 × 3,371.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,759.84x = 69,587,999.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,587,999.24/13,759.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,057.33

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