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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,573.26, 20,362.32 and 6,997.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,573.26, 20,362.32 and 6,997.68 is: 10,497.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,573.26 : 20,362.32 = 6,997.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,573.26/20,362.32 = 6,997.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,573.26x = 20,362.32 × 6,997.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,573.26x = 142,488,999.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,488,999.42/13,573.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,497.77

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