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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,464.93, 20,197.10 and 3,604.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,464.93, 20,197.10 and 3,604.20 is: 5,406.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,464.93 : 20,197.10 = 3,604.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,464.93/20,197.10 = 3,604.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,464.93x = 20,197.10 × 3,604.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,464.93x = 72,794,369.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,794,369.80/13,464.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,406.22

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