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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,724.72, 20,587.08 and 6,327

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,724.72, 20,587.08 and 6,327 is: 9,490.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,724.72 : 20,587.08 = 6,327 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,724.72/20,587.08 = 6,327/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,724.72x = 20,587.08 × 6,327
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,724.72x = 130,254,455.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,254,455.16/13,724.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,490.50

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