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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,552.68, 20,326.97 and 3,692.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,552.68, 20,326.97 and 3,692.75 is: 5,538.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,552.68 : 20,326.97 = 3,692.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,552.68/20,326.97 = 3,692.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,552.68x = 20,326.97 × 3,692.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,552.68x = 75,062,298.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,062,298.37/13,552.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,538.56

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