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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,544.28, 20,316.84 and 4,659.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,544.28, 20,316.84 and 4,659.52 is: 6,989.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,544.28 : 20,316.84 = 4,659.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,544.28/20,316.84 = 4,659.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,544.28x = 20,316.84 × 4,659.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,544.28x = 94,666,722.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,666,722.32/13,544.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,989.42

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