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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,889.54, 20,825.03 and 7,652.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,889.54, 20,825.03 and 7,652.54 is: 11,473.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,889.54 : 20,825.03 = 7,652.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,889.54/20,825.03 = 7,652.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,889.54x = 20,825.03 × 7,652.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,889.54x = 159,364,232.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,364,232.69/13,889.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,473.69

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