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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,481.61, 20,228.84 and 6,088.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,481.61, 20,228.84 and 6,088.33 is: 9,135.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,481.61 : 20,228.84 = 6,088.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,481.61/20,228.84 = 6,088.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,481.61x = 20,228.84 × 6,088.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,481.61x = 123,159,853.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,159,853.44/13,481.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,135.40

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