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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,555.79, 20,330.37 and 3,695.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,555.79, 20,330.37 and 3,695.12 is: 5,541.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,555.79 : 20,330.37 = 3,695.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,555.79/20,330.37 = 3,695.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,555.79x = 20,330.37 × 3,695.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,555.79x = 75,123,055.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,123,055.14/13,555.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,541.77

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