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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,569.65, 20,357.78 and 6,889.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,569.65, 20,357.78 and 6,889.73 is: 10,336.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,569.65 : 20,357.78 = 6,889.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,569.65/20,357.78 = 6,889.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,569.65x = 20,357.78 × 6,889.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,569.65x = 140,259,681.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,259,681.89/13,569.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,336.28

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