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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,445.51, 20,158.52 and 6,866.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,445.51, 20,158.52 and 6,866.69 is: 10,295.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,445.51 : 20,158.52 = 6,866.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,445.51/20,158.52 = 6,866.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,445.51x = 20,158.52 × 6,866.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,445.51x = 138,422,172.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,422,172.57/13,445.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,295.05

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