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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,635.52, 20,437.92 and 6,714.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,635.52, 20,437.92 and 6,714.88 is: 10,064.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,635.52 : 20,437.92 = 6,714.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,635.52/20,437.92 = 6,714.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,635.52x = 20,437.92 × 6,714.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,635.52x = 137,238,180.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,238,180.25/13,635.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,064.76

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