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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,455.36, 20,190.48 and 5,664

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,455.36, 20,190.48 and 5,664 is: 8,499.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,455.36 : 20,190.48 = 5,664 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,455.36/20,190.48 = 5,664/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,455.36x = 20,190.48 × 5,664
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,455.36x = 114,358,878.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,358,878.72/13,455.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,499.13

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