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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,511.70, 20,267.55 and 4,277.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,511.70, 20,267.55 and 4,277.70 is: 6,416.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,511.70 : 20,267.55 = 4,277.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,511.70/20,267.55 = 4,277.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,511.70x = 20,267.55 × 4,277.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,511.70x = 86,698,498.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,698,498.64/13,511.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,416.55

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