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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,786.73, 20,688.60 and 6,389.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,786.73, 20,688.60 and 6,389.81 is: 9,588.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,786.73 : 20,688.60 = 6,389.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,786.73/20,688.60 = 6,389.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,786.73x = 20,688.60 × 6,389.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,786.73x = 132,196,119.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,196,119.72/13,786.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,588.65

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