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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,727.68, 20,593.12 and 4,966.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,727.68, 20,593.12 and 4,966.72 is: 7,450.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,727.68 : 20,593.12 = 4,966.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,727.68/20,593.12 = 4,966.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,727.68x = 20,593.12 × 4,966.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,727.68x = 102,280,260.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,280,260.97/13,727.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,450.66

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