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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,462.64, 20,187.81 and 4,695.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,462.64, 20,187.81 and 4,695.50 is: 7,041.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,462.64 : 20,187.81 = 4,695.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,462.64/20,187.81 = 4,695.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,462.64x = 20,187.81 × 4,695.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,462.64x = 94,791,760.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,791,760.92/13,462.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,041.10

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