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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,390.79, 20,087.06 and 6,815.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,390.79, 20,087.06 and 6,815.21 is: 10,223.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,390.79 : 20,087.06 = 6,815.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,390.79/20,087.06 = 6,815.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,390.79x = 20,087.06 × 6,815.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,390.79x = 136,897,397.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,897,397.67/13,390.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,223.25

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