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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,486.91, 20,211.53 and 6,899.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,486.91, 20,211.53 and 6,899.18 is: 10,339.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,486.91 : 20,211.53 = 6,899.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,486.91/20,211.53 = 6,899.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,486.91x = 20,211.53 × 6,899.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,486.91x = 139,442,847.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,442,847.99/13,486.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,339.13

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