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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,666.61, 20,502.23 and 6,271.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,666.61, 20,502.23 and 6,271.70 is: 9,408.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,666.61 : 20,502.23 = 6,271.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,666.61/20,502.23 = 6,271.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,666.61x = 20,502.23 × 6,271.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,666.61x = 128,583,749.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,583,749.06/13,666.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,408.61

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