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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,464.89, 20,197.48 and 4,699.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,464.89, 20,197.48 and 4,699.83 is: 7,049.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,464.89 : 20,197.48 = 4,699.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,464.89/20,197.48 = 4,699.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,464.89x = 20,197.48 × 4,699.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,464.89x = 94,924,722.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,924,722.43/13,464.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,049.80

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