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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,645, 20,467.50 and 4,411

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,645, 20,467.50 and 4,411 is: 6,616.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,645 : 20,467.50 = 4,411 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,645/20,467.50 = 4,411/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,645x = 20,467.50 × 4,411
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,645x = 90,282,142.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,282,142.50/13,645
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,616.50

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