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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,664.72, 20,499.96 and 4,430

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,664.72, 20,499.96 and 4,430 is: 6,645.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,664.72 : 20,499.96 = 4,430 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,664.72/20,499.96 = 4,430/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,664.72x = 20,499.96 × 4,430
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,664.72x = 90,814,822.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,814,822.80/13,664.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,645.93

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