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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,795.26, 20,676.68 and 6,384.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,795.26, 20,676.68 and 6,384.06 is: 9,568.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,795.26 : 20,676.68 = 6,384.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,795.26/20,676.68 = 6,384.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,795.26x = 20,676.68 × 6,384.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,795.26x = 132,001,133.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,001,133.80/13,795.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,568.59

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