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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,612.68, 20,427.66 and 7,376.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,612.68, 20,427.66 and 7,376.94 is: 11,070.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,612.68 : 20,427.66 = 7,376.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,612.68/20,427.66 = 7,376.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,612.68x = 20,427.66 × 7,376.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,612.68x = 150,693,622.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,693,622.16/13,612.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,070.09

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