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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,544.33, 20,311.44 and 4,657.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,544.33, 20,311.44 and 4,657.14 is: 6,983.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,544.33 : 20,311.44 = 4,657.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,544.33/20,311.44 = 4,657.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,544.33x = 20,311.44 × 4,657.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,544.33x = 94,593,202.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,593,202.22/13,544.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,983.97

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