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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,460.69, 20,189.46 and 3,600.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,460.69, 20,189.46 and 3,600.74 is: 5,400.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,460.69 : 20,189.46 = 3,600.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,460.69/20,189.46 = 3,600.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,460.69x = 20,189.46 × 3,600.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,460.69x = 72,697,046.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,697,046.67/13,460.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,400.69

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