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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,768.08, 20,624.80 and 6,362.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,768.08, 20,624.80 and 6,362.32 is: 9,530.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,768.08 : 20,624.80 = 6,362.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,768.08/20,624.80 = 6,362.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,768.08x = 20,624.80 × 6,362.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,768.08x = 131,221,577.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,221,577.54/13,768.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,530.86

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