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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,565.58, 20,355.93 and 7,325.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,565.58, 20,355.93 and 7,325.46 is: 10,992.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,565.58 : 20,355.93 = 7,325.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,565.58/20,355.93 = 7,325.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,565.58x = 20,355.93 × 7,325.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,565.58x = 149,116,550.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,116,550.98/13,565.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,992.27

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