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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,672, 20,512.86 and 6,751.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,672, 20,512.86 and 6,751.36 is: 10,129.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,672 : 20,512.86 = 6,751.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,672/20,512.86 = 6,751.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,672x = 20,512.86 × 6,751.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,672x = 138,489,702.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,489,702.49/13,672
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,129.44

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