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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,739.67, 20,602.62 and 6,716.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,739.67, 20,602.62 and 6,716.70 is: 10,071.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,739.67 : 20,602.62 = 6,716.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,739.67/20,602.62 = 6,716.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,739.67x = 20,602.62 × 6,716.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,739.67x = 138,381,617.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,381,617.75/13,739.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,071.68

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