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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,529.70, 20,281.59 and 6,941.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,529.70, 20,281.59 and 6,941.16 is: 10,405.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,529.70 : 20,281.59 = 6,941.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,529.70/20,281.59 = 6,941.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,529.70x = 20,281.59 × 6,941.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,529.70x = 140,777,761.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,777,761.24/13,529.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,405.09

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