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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,471.94, 20,207.92 and 4,112.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,471.94, 20,207.92 and 4,112.01 is: 6,168.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,471.94 : 20,207.92 = 4,112.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,471.94/20,207.92 = 4,112.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,471.94x = 20,207.92 × 4,112.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,471.94x = 83,095,169.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,095,169.12/13,471.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,168.02

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