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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,907.24, 20,863.98 and 4,673

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,907.24, 20,863.98 and 4,673 is: 7,010.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,907.24 : 20,863.98 = 4,673 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,907.24/20,863.98 = 4,673/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,907.24x = 20,863.98 × 4,673
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,907.24x = 97,497,378.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,497,378.54/13,907.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,010.55

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