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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,483, 20,224.50 and 3,755

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,483, 20,224.50 and 3,755 is: 5,632.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,483 : 20,224.50 = 3,755 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,483/20,224.50 = 3,755/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,483x = 20,224.50 × 3,755
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,483x = 75,942,997.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,942,997.50/13,483
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,632.50

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