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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,689, 20,533.50 and 5,481

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,689, 20,533.50 and 5,481 is: 8,221.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,689 : 20,533.50 = 5,481 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,689/20,533.50 = 5,481/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,689x = 20,533.50 × 5,481
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,689x = 112,544,113.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,544,113.50/13,689
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,221.50

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