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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,618.76, 20,427.58 and 3,757.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,618.76, 20,427.58 and 3,757.78 is: 5,636.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,618.76 : 20,427.58 = 3,757.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,618.76/20,427.58 = 3,757.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,618.76x = 20,427.58 × 3,757.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,618.76x = 76,762,378.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,762,378.99/13,618.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,636.52

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