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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,467.16, 20,202.90 and 4,231

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,467.16, 20,202.90 and 4,231 is: 6,347.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,467.16 : 20,202.90 = 4,231 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,467.16/20,202.90 = 4,231/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,467.16x = 20,202.90 × 4,231
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,467.16x = 85,478,469.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,478,469.90/13,467.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,347.18

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