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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,478.08, 20,207.94 and 6,898.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,478.08, 20,207.94 and 6,898.92 is: 10,343.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,478.08 : 20,207.94 = 6,898.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,478.08/20,207.94 = 6,898.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,478.08x = 20,207.94 × 6,898.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,478.08x = 139,412,961.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,412,961.42/13,478.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,343.68

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