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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,921.62, 20,885.68 and 4,687.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,921.62, 20,885.68 and 4,687.62 is: 7,032.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,921.62 : 20,885.68 = 4,687.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,921.62/20,885.68 = 4,687.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,921.62x = 20,885.68 × 4,687.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,921.62x = 97,904,131.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,904,131.28/13,921.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,032.52

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