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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,535.28, 20,306.16 and 6,855.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,535.28, 20,306.16 and 6,855.12 is: 10,284.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,535.28 : 20,306.16 = 6,855.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,535.28/20,306.16 = 6,855.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,535.28x = 20,306.16 × 6,855.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,535.28x = 139,201,163.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,201,163.54/13,535.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,284.32

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