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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,460.90, 20,195.40 and 7,223.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,460.90, 20,195.40 and 7,223.90 is: 10,838.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,460.90 : 20,195.40 = 7,223.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,460.90/20,195.40 = 7,223.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,460.90x = 20,195.40 × 7,223.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,460.90x = 145,889,550.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,889,550.06/13,460.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,838.02

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