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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,530.83, 20,281.41 and 6,957.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,530.83, 20,281.41 and 6,957.36 is: 10,428.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,530.83 : 20,281.41 = 6,957.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,530.83/20,281.41 = 6,957.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,530.83x = 20,281.41 × 6,957.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,530.83x = 141,105,070.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,105,070.68/13,530.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,428.42

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