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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,427.67, 20,141.91 and 6,408.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,427.67, 20,141.91 and 6,408.43 is: 9,612.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,427.67 : 20,141.91 = 6,408.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,427.67/20,141.91 = 6,408.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,427.67x = 20,141.91 × 6,408.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,427.67x = 129,077,969.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,077,969.95/13,427.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,612.83

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