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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,652.52, 20,479.08 and 3,791.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,652.52, 20,479.08 and 3,791.76 is: 5,687.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,652.52 : 20,479.08 = 3,791.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,652.52/20,479.08 = 3,791.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,652.52x = 20,479.08 × 3,791.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,652.52x = 77,651,756.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,651,756.38/13,652.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,687.72

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