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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,846.62, 20,767.77 and 6,053.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,846.62, 20,767.77 and 6,053.34 is: 9,079.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,846.62 : 20,767.77 = 6,053.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,846.62/20,767.77 = 6,053.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,846.62x = 20,767.77 × 6,053.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,846.62x = 125,714,372.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,714,372.85/13,846.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,079.07

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