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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,733.63, 20,588.22 and 4,966.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,733.63, 20,588.22 and 4,966.59 is: 7,445.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,733.63 : 20,588.22 = 4,966.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,733.63/20,588.22 = 4,966.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,733.63x = 20,588.22 × 4,966.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,733.63x = 102,253,247.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,253,247.57/13,733.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,445.47

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