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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,492.64, 20,238.96 and 3,631.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,492.64, 20,238.96 and 3,631.67 is: 5,447.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,492.64 : 20,238.96 = 3,631.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,492.64/20,238.96 = 3,631.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,492.64x = 20,238.96 × 3,631.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,492.64x = 73,501,131.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,501,131.75/13,492.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,447.50

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