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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,503.88, 20,257.04 and 6,925.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,503.88, 20,257.04 and 6,925.87 is: 10,389.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,503.88 : 20,257.04 = 6,925.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,503.88/20,257.04 = 6,925.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,503.88x = 20,257.04 × 6,925.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,503.88x = 140,297,625.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,297,625.62/13,503.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,389.43

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