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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,396.55, 20,092.84 and 3,536.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,396.55, 20,092.84 and 3,536.52 is: 5,304.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,396.55 : 20,092.84 = 3,536.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,396.55/20,092.84 = 3,536.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,396.55x = 20,092.84 × 3,536.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,396.55x = 71,058,730.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,058,730.52/13,396.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,304.26

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