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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,468.44, 20,205.36 and 4,701

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,468.44, 20,205.36 and 4,701 is: 7,052.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,468.44 : 20,205.36 = 4,701 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,468.44/20,205.36 = 4,701/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,468.44x = 20,205.36 × 4,701
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,468.44x = 94,985,397.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,985,397.36/13,468.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,052.44

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