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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,475.60, 20,213.40 and 7,643.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,475.60, 20,213.40 and 7,643.60 is: 11,465.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,475.60 : 20,213.40 = 7,643.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,475.60/20,213.40 = 7,643.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,475.60x = 20,213.40 × 7,643.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,475.60x = 154,503,144.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,503,144.24/13,475.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,465.40

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