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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,537.76, 20,277.84 and 7,691.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,537.76, 20,277.84 and 7,691.36 is: 11,520.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,537.76 : 20,277.84 = 7,691.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,537.76/20,277.84 = 7,691.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,537.76x = 20,277.84 × 7,691.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,537.76x = 155,964,167.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,964,167.46/13,537.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,520.68

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