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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,445.73, 20,168.60 and 6,048.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,445.73, 20,168.60 and 6,048.81 is: 9,073.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,445.73 : 20,168.60 = 6,048.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,445.73/20,168.60 = 6,048.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,445.73x = 20,168.60 × 6,048.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,445.73x = 121,995,999.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,995,999.12/13,445.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,073.22

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