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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,444.93, 20,171.49 and 6,875.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,444.93, 20,171.49 and 6,875.73 is: 10,315.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,444.93 : 20,171.49 = 6,875.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,444.93/20,171.49 = 6,875.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,444.93x = 20,171.49 × 6,875.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,444.93x = 138,693,718.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,693,718.94/13,444.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,315.69

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