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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,536.91, 20,305.33 and 3,677.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,536.91, 20,305.33 and 3,677.64 is: 5,516.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,536.91 : 20,305.33 = 3,677.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,536.91/20,305.33 = 3,677.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,536.91x = 20,305.33 × 3,677.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,536.91x = 74,675,693.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,675,693.82/13,536.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,516.45

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