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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,457.54, 20,186.33 and 6,060.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,457.54, 20,186.33 and 6,060.62 is: 9,090.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,457.54 : 20,186.33 = 6,060.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,457.54/20,186.33 = 6,060.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,457.54x = 20,186.33 × 6,060.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,457.54x = 122,341,740.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,341,740.94/13,457.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,090.94

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