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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,735.59, 20,591.24 and 6,711.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,735.59, 20,591.24 and 6,711.68 is: 10,061.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,735.59 : 20,591.24 = 6,711.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,735.59/20,591.24 = 6,711.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,735.59x = 20,591.24 × 6,711.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,735.59x = 138,201,677.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,201,677.17/13,735.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,061.58

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