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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,625.61, 20,441.85 and 6,608.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,625.61, 20,441.85 and 6,608.98 is: 9,915.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,625.61 : 20,441.85 = 6,608.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,625.61/20,441.85 = 6,608.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,625.61x = 20,441.85 × 6,608.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,625.61x = 135,099,777.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,099,777.81/13,625.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,915.14

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