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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,514.66, 20,282.43 and 6,946.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,514.66, 20,282.43 and 6,946.58 is: 10,425.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,514.66 : 20,282.43 = 6,946.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,514.66/20,282.43 = 6,946.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,514.66x = 20,282.43 × 6,946.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,514.66x = 140,893,522.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,893,522.59/13,514.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,425.24

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