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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,841, 20,761.50 and 4,113

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,841, 20,761.50 and 4,113 is: 6,169.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,841 : 20,761.50 = 4,113 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,841/20,761.50 = 4,113/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,841x = 20,761.50 × 4,113
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,841x = 85,392,049.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,392,049.50/13,841
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,169.50

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