Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,711.36, 20,568 and 6,784
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 13,711.36, 20,568 and 6,784 is: 10,176.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,711.36 : 20,568 = 6,784 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,711.36/20,568 = 6,784/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,711.36x = 20,568 × 6,784 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,711.36x = 139,533,312 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 139,533,312/13,711.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 10,176.47
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