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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,625.50, 20,441.10 and 4,265.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,625.50, 20,441.10 and 4,265.14 is: 6,398.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,625.50 : 20,441.10 = 4,265.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,625.50/20,441.10 = 4,265.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,625.50x = 20,441.10 × 4,265.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,625.50x = 87,184,153.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,184,153.25/13,625.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,398.60

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