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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,467.87, 20,192.69 and 4,698

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,467.87, 20,192.69 and 4,698 is: 7,043.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,467.87 : 20,192.69 = 4,698 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,467.87/20,192.69 = 4,698/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,467.87x = 20,192.69 × 4,698
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,467.87x = 94,865,269.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,865,269.37/13,467.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,043.82

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