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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,601.76, 20,404.68 and 4,242.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,601.76, 20,404.68 and 4,242.72 is: 6,364.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,601.76 : 20,404.68 = 4,242.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,601.76/20,404.68 = 4,242.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,601.76x = 20,404.68 × 4,242.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,601.76x = 86,571,343.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,571,343.93/13,601.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,364.72

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