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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,560.91, 20,354.52 and 6,545.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,560.91, 20,354.52 and 6,545.86 is: 9,825.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,560.91 : 20,354.52 = 6,545.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,560.91/20,354.52 = 6,545.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,560.91x = 20,354.52 × 6,545.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,560.91x = 133,237,871.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,237,871.21/13,560.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,825.14

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