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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,515.58, 20,253.93 and 5,713.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,515.58, 20,253.93 and 5,713.66 is: 8,562.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,515.58 : 20,253.93 = 5,713.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,515.58/20,253.93 = 5,713.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,515.58x = 20,253.93 × 5,713.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,515.58x = 115,724,069.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,724,069.68/13,515.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,562.27

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