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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,444.58, 20,166.98 and 4,679.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,444.58, 20,166.98 and 4,679.47 is: 7,019.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,444.58 : 20,166.98 = 4,679.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,444.58/20,166.98 = 4,679.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,444.58x = 20,166.98 × 4,679.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,444.58x = 94,370,779.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,370,779.71/13,444.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,019.24

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