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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,579.62, 20,341.71 and 6,991.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,579.62, 20,341.71 and 6,991.98 is: 10,473.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,579.62 : 20,341.71 = 6,991.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,579.62/20,341.71 = 6,991.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,579.62x = 20,341.71 × 6,991.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,579.62x = 142,228,829.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,228,829.49/13,579.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,473.70

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