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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,635.93, 20,451.62 and 3,776.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,635.93, 20,451.62 and 3,776.21 is: 5,663.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,635.93 : 20,451.62 = 3,776.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,635.93/20,451.62 = 3,776.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,635.93x = 20,451.62 × 3,776.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,635.93x = 77,229,490.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,229,490.82/13,635.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,663.68

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