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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,481.80, 20,222.70 and 6,905.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,481.80, 20,222.70 and 6,905.80 is: 10,358.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,481.80 : 20,222.70 = 6,905.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,481.80/20,222.70 = 6,905.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,481.80x = 20,222.70 × 6,905.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,481.80x = 139,653,921.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,653,921.66/13,481.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,358.70

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