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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,607.60, 20,411.40 and 7,046.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,607.60, 20,411.40 and 7,046.60 is: 10,569.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,607.60 : 20,411.40 = 7,046.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,607.60/20,411.40 = 7,046.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,607.60x = 20,411.40 × 7,046.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,607.60x = 143,830,971.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,830,971.24/13,607.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,569.90

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