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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,465.23, 20,197.89 and 4,700.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,465.23, 20,197.89 and 4,700.13 is: 7,050.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,465.23 : 20,197.89 = 4,700.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,465.23/20,197.89 = 4,700.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,465.23x = 20,197.89 × 4,700.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,465.23x = 94,932,708.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,932,708.73/13,465.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,050.21

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