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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,461.83, 20,176.92 and 6,057.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,461.83, 20,176.92 and 6,057.62 is: 9,079.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,461.83 : 20,176.92 = 6,057.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,461.83/20,176.92 = 6,057.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,461.83x = 20,176.92 × 6,057.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,461.83x = 122,224,114.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,224,114.13/13,461.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,079.31

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