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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,446.73, 20,170.10 and 6,049.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,446.73, 20,170.10 and 6,049.81 is: 9,074.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,446.73 : 20,170.10 = 6,049.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,446.73/20,170.10 = 6,049.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,446.73x = 20,170.10 × 6,049.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,446.73x = 122,025,272.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,025,272.68/13,446.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,074.72

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