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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,465.26, 20,198.97 and 3,604.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,465.26, 20,198.97 and 3,604.46 is: 5,406.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,465.26 : 20,198.97 = 3,604.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,465.26/20,198.97 = 3,604.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,465.26x = 20,198.97 × 3,604.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,465.26x = 72,806,278.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,806,278.41/13,465.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,406.97

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