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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,462.23, 20,193.39 and 4,697.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,462.23, 20,193.39 and 4,697.13 is: 7,045.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,462.23 : 20,193.39 = 4,697.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,462.23/20,193.39 = 4,697.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,462.23x = 20,193.39 × 4,697.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,462.23x = 94,850,977.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,850,977.97/13,462.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,045.71

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