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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,689, 20,533.50 and 4,455

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,689, 20,533.50 and 4,455 is: 6,682.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,689 : 20,533.50 = 4,455 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,689/20,533.50 = 4,455/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,689x = 20,533.50 × 4,455
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,689x = 91,476,742.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,476,742.50/13,689
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,682.50

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