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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,464.83, 20,197.35 and 4,699.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,464.83, 20,197.35 and 4,699.76 is: 7,049.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,464.83 : 20,197.35 = 4,699.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,464.83/20,197.35 = 4,699.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,464.83x = 20,197.35 × 4,699.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,464.83x = 94,922,596.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,922,596.65/13,464.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,049.67

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