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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,711.80, 20,562.90 and 7,135.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,711.80, 20,562.90 and 7,135.80 is: 10,701.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,711.80 : 20,562.90 = 7,135.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,711.80/20,562.90 = 7,135.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,711.80x = 20,562.90 × 7,135.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,711.80x = 146,732,741.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,732,741.82/13,711.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,701.20

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