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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,428.62, 20,143.12 and 4,663.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,428.62, 20,143.12 and 4,663.74 is: 6,995.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,428.62 : 20,143.12 = 4,663.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,428.62/20,143.12 = 4,663.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,428.62x = 20,143.12 × 4,663.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,428.62x = 93,942,274.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,942,274.47/13,428.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,995.68

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