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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,835.58, 20,758.23 and 6,045

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,835.58, 20,758.23 and 6,045 is: 9,069.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,835.58 : 20,758.23 = 6,045 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,835.58/20,758.23 = 6,045/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,835.58x = 20,758.23 × 6,045
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,835.58x = 125,483,500.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,483,500.35/13,835.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,069.62

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