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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,792.95, 20,694.44 and 6,772.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,792.95, 20,694.44 and 6,772.22 is: 10,160.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,792.95 : 20,694.44 = 6,772.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,792.95/20,694.44 = 6,772.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,792.95x = 20,694.44 × 6,772.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,792.95x = 140,147,163.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,147,163.12/13,792.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,160.78

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