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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,544.61, 20,316.82 and 3,683.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,544.61, 20,316.82 and 3,683.85 is: 5,525.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,544.61 : 20,316.82 = 3,683.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,544.61/20,316.82 = 3,683.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,544.61x = 20,316.82 × 3,683.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,544.61x = 74,844,117.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,844,117.36/13,544.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,525.75

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