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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,516.80, 20,271.95 and 6,016.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,516.80, 20,271.95 and 6,016.31 is: 9,023.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,516.80 : 20,271.95 = 6,016.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,516.80/20,271.95 = 6,016.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,516.80x = 20,271.95 × 6,016.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,516.80x = 121,962,204.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,962,204.06/13,516.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,023.01

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