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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,478.16, 20,179.96 and 6,890.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,478.16, 20,179.96 and 6,890.16 is: 10,316.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,478.16 : 20,179.96 = 6,890.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,478.16/20,179.96 = 6,890.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,478.16x = 20,179.96 × 6,890.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,478.16x = 139,043,153.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,043,153.19/13,478.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,316.18

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