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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,475.88, 20,201.32 and 6,887.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,475.88, 20,201.32 and 6,887.54 is: 10,324.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,475.88 : 20,201.32 = 6,887.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,475.88/20,201.32 = 6,887.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,475.88x = 20,201.32 × 6,887.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,475.88x = 139,137,399.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,137,399.55/13,475.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,324.92

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