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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,470.59, 20,212.73 and 6,073.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,470.59, 20,212.73 and 6,073.41 is: 9,113.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,470.59 : 20,212.73 = 6,073.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,470.59/20,212.73 = 6,073.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,470.59x = 20,212.73 × 6,073.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,470.59x = 122,760,264.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,760,264.72/13,470.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,113.20

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