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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,580.59, 20,376.69 and 5,684.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,580.59, 20,376.69 and 5,684.95 is: 8,529.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,580.59 : 20,376.69 = 5,684.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,580.59/20,376.69 = 5,684.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,580.59x = 20,376.69 × 5,684.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,580.59x = 115,840,397.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,840,397.99/13,580.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,529.85

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