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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,675.55, 20,498.50 and 7,002.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,675.55, 20,498.50 and 7,002.90 is: 10,496.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,675.55 : 20,498.50 = 7,002.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,675.55/20,498.50 = 7,002.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,675.55x = 20,498.50 × 7,002.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,675.55x = 143,548,925.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,548,925.22/13,675.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,496.75

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