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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,502.40, 20,247.12 and 6,925.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,502.40, 20,247.12 and 6,925.20 is: 10,384.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,502.40 : 20,247.12 = 6,925.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,502.40/20,247.12 = 6,925.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,502.40x = 20,247.12 × 6,925.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,502.40x = 140,215,355.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,215,355.42/13,502.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,384.48

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