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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,834.48, 20,757.82 and 7,259.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,834.48, 20,757.82 and 7,259.08 is: 10,891.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,834.48 : 20,757.82 = 7,259.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,834.48/20,757.82 = 7,259.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,834.48x = 20,757.82 × 7,259.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,834.48x = 150,682,676.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,682,676.01/13,834.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,891.82

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