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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,503.23, 20,261.96 and 6,929.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,503.23, 20,261.96 and 6,929.42 is: 10,397.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,503.23 : 20,261.96 = 6,929.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,503.23/20,261.96 = 6,929.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,503.23x = 20,261.96 × 6,929.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,503.23x = 140,403,519.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,403,519.40/13,503.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,397.77

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