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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,528.97, 20,293.40 and 3,668.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,528.97, 20,293.40 and 3,668.22 is: 5,502.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,528.97 : 20,293.40 = 3,668.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,528.97/20,293.40 = 3,668.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,528.97x = 20,293.40 × 3,668.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,528.97x = 74,440,664.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,440,664.92/13,528.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,502.32

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