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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,625.78, 20,428.30 and 7,047.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,625.78, 20,428.30 and 7,047.78 is: 10,566.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,625.78 : 20,428.30 = 7,047.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,625.78/20,428.30 = 7,047.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,625.78x = 20,428.30 × 7,047.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,625.78x = 143,974,164.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,974,164.17/13,625.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,566.31

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