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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,670.79, 20,498.90 and 7,080.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,670.79, 20,498.90 and 7,080.63 is: 10,617.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,670.79 : 20,498.90 = 7,080.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,670.79/20,498.90 = 7,080.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,670.79x = 20,498.90 × 7,080.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,670.79x = 145,145,090.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,145,090.90/13,670.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,617.17

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