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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,537.70, 20,306.55 and 13,537.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,537.70, 20,306.55 and 13,537.70 is: 20,306.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,537.70 : 20,306.55 = 13,537.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,537.70/20,306.55 = 13,537.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,537.70x = 20,306.55 × 13,537.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,537.70x = 274,903,981.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,903,981.94/13,537.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,306.55

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