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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,477.60, 20,216.40 and 6,916.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,477.60, 20,216.40 and 6,916.60 is: 10,374.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,477.60 : 20,216.40 = 6,916.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,477.60/20,216.40 = 6,916.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,477.60x = 20,216.40 × 6,916.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,477.60x = 139,828,752.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,828,752.24/13,477.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,374.90

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