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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,502.52, 20,253.60 and 6,925.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,502.52, 20,253.60 and 6,925.14 is: 10,387.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,502.52 : 20,253.60 = 6,925.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,502.52/20,253.60 = 6,925.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,502.52x = 20,253.60 × 6,925.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,502.52x = 140,259,015.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,259,015.50/13,502.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,387.62

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