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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,511.80, 20,267.70 and 7,679.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,511.80, 20,267.70 and 7,679.80 is: 11,519.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,511.80 : 20,267.70 = 7,679.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,511.80/20,267.70 = 7,679.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,511.80x = 20,267.70 × 7,679.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,511.80x = 155,651,882.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,651,882.46/13,511.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,519.70

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