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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,517.70, 20,276.55 and 7,685.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,517.70, 20,276.55 and 7,685.70 is: 11,528.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,517.70 : 20,276.55 = 7,685.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,517.70/20,276.55 = 7,685.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,517.70x = 20,276.55 × 7,685.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,517.70x = 155,839,480.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,839,480.34/13,517.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,528.55

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