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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,427.79, 20,148.51 and 6,030.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,427.79, 20,148.51 and 6,030.74 is: 9,049.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,427.79 : 20,148.51 = 6,030.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,427.79/20,148.51 = 6,030.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,427.79x = 20,148.51 × 6,030.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,427.79x = 121,510,425.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,510,425.20/13,427.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,049.18

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