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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,475.15, 20,214.87 and 4,113.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,475.15, 20,214.87 and 4,113.02 is: 6,170.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,475.15 : 20,214.87 = 4,113.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,475.15/20,214.87 = 4,113.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,475.15x = 20,214.87 × 4,113.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,475.15x = 83,144,164.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,144,164.61/13,475.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,170.18

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