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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,663.45, 20,497.52 and 6,268.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,663.45, 20,497.52 and 6,268.55 is: 9,403.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,663.45 : 20,497.52 = 6,268.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,663.45/20,497.52 = 6,268.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,663.45x = 20,497.52 × 6,268.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,663.45x = 128,489,610.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,489,610.31/13,663.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,403.89

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