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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,458, 20,187.18 and 4,224

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,458, 20,187.18 and 4,224 is: 6,336.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,458 : 20,187.18 = 4,224 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,458/20,187.18 = 4,224/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,458x = 20,187.18 × 4,224
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,458x = 85,270,648.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,270,648.32/13,458
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,336.06

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