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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,741.98, 20,614.46 and 4,974.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,741.98, 20,614.46 and 4,974.95 is: 7,462.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,741.98 : 20,614.46 = 4,974.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,741.98/20,614.46 = 4,974.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,741.98x = 20,614.46 × 4,974.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,741.98x = 102,555,779.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,555,779.83/13,741.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,462.96

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