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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,592.93, 20,386.97 and 3,730.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,592.93, 20,386.97 and 3,730.91 is: 5,595.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,592.93 : 20,386.97 = 3,730.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,592.93/20,386.97 = 3,730.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,592.93x = 20,386.97 × 3,730.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,592.93x = 76,061,931.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,061,931.59/13,592.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,595.70

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