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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,555.68, 20,298.96 and 6,612

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,555.68, 20,298.96 and 6,612 is: 9,901.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,555.68 : 20,298.96 = 6,612 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,555.68/20,298.96 = 6,612/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,555.68x = 20,298.96 × 6,612
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,555.68x = 134,216,723.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,216,723.52/13,555.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,901.14

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