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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,462.24, 20,194.32 and 4,228

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,462.24, 20,194.32 and 4,228 is: 6,342.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,462.24 : 20,194.32 = 4,228 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,462.24/20,194.32 = 4,228/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,462.24x = 20,194.32 × 4,228
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,462.24x = 85,381,584.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,381,584.96/13,462.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,342.30

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