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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,567, 20,358.18 and 6,271

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,567, 20,358.18 and 6,271 is: 9,410.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,567 : 20,358.18 = 6,271 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,567/20,358.18 = 6,271/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,567x = 20,358.18 × 6,271
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,567x = 127,666,146.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,666,146.78/13,567
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,410.05

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