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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,581.55, 20,376.57 and 4,094.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,581.55, 20,376.57 and 4,094.23 is: 6,142.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,581.55 : 20,376.57 = 4,094.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,581.55/20,376.57 = 4,094.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,581.55x = 20,376.57 × 4,094.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,581.55x = 83,426,364.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,426,364.19/13,581.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,142.62

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