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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,607.98, 20,416.38 and 6,677.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,607.98, 20,416.38 and 6,677.62 is: 10,018.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,607.98 : 20,416.38 = 6,677.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,607.98/20,416.38 = 6,677.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,607.98x = 20,416.38 × 6,677.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,607.98x = 136,332,827.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,332,827.42/13,607.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,018.59

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