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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,668.75, 20,503.13 and 3,280.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,668.75, 20,503.13 and 3,280.50 is: 4,920.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,668.75 : 20,503.13 = 3,280.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,668.75/20,503.13 = 3,280.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,668.75x = 20,503.13 × 3,280.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,668.75x = 67,260,501.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,260,501.56/13,668.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,920.75

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