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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,552.96, 20,327.38 and 3,693.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,552.96, 20,327.38 and 3,693.02 is: 5,538.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,552.96 : 20,327.38 = 3,693.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,552.96/20,327.38 = 3,693.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,552.96x = 20,327.38 × 3,693.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,552.96x = 75,069,420.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,069,420.89/13,552.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,538.97

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