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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,565.25, 20,319.91 and 6,524.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,565.25, 20,319.91 and 6,524.47 is: 9,773.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,565.25 : 20,319.91 = 6,524.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,565.25/20,319.91 = 6,524.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,565.25x = 20,319.91 × 6,524.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,565.25x = 132,576,576.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,576,576.09/13,565.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,773.25

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