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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,769.46, 20,635.83 and 4,996.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,769.46, 20,635.83 and 4,996.08 is: 7,487.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,769.46 : 20,635.83 = 4,996.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,769.46/20,635.83 = 4,996.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,769.46x = 20,635.83 × 4,996.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,769.46x = 103,098,257.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,098,257.55/13,769.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,487.46

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