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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,528.08, 20,262.96 and 6,588

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,528.08, 20,262.96 and 6,588 is: 9,867.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,528.08 : 20,262.96 = 6,588 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,528.08/20,262.96 = 6,588/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,528.08x = 20,262.96 × 6,588
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,528.08x = 133,492,380.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,492,380.48/13,528.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,867.80

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