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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,663.01, 20,497.59 and 4,176.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,663.01, 20,497.59 and 4,176.16 is: 6,265.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,663.01 : 20,497.59 = 4,176.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,663.01/20,497.59 = 4,176.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,663.01x = 20,497.59 × 4,176.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,663.01x = 85,601,215.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,601,215.45/13,663.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,265.18

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