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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,663.92, 20,501.04 and 7,086

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,663.92, 20,501.04 and 7,086 is: 10,631.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,663.92 : 20,501.04 = 7,086 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,663.92/20,501.04 = 7,086/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,663.92x = 20,501.04 × 7,086
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,663.92x = 145,270,369.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,270,369.44/13,663.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,631.68

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