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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,265.97, 64,898.57 and 13,683.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,265.97, 64,898.57 and 13,683.83 is: 20,525.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,265.97 : 64,898.57 = 13,683.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,265.97/64,898.57 = 13,683.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,265.97x = 64,898.57 × 13,683.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,265.97x = 888,060,708.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,060,708.84/43,265.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,525.62

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