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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,535.56, 20,301.72 and 3,675.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,535.56, 20,301.72 and 3,675.84 is: 5,513.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,535.56 : 20,301.72 = 3,675.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,535.56/20,301.72 = 3,675.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,535.56x = 20,301.72 × 3,675.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,535.56x = 74,625,874.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,625,874.44/13,535.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,513.32

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