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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,375.72, 20,049 and 6,795.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,375.72, 20,049 and 6,795.28 is: 10,185.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,375.72 : 20,049 = 6,795.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,375.72/20,049 = 6,795.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,375.72x = 20,049 × 6,795.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,375.72x = 136,238,568.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,238,568.72/13,375.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,185.51

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