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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,588.83, 20,381.09 and 4,354.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,588.83, 20,381.09 and 4,354.83 is: 6,531.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,588.83 : 20,381.09 = 4,354.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,588.83/20,381.09 = 4,354.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,588.83x = 20,381.09 × 4,354.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,588.83x = 88,756,160.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,756,160.39/13,588.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,531.55

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