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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,689.26, 20,533.88 and 3,301

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,689.26, 20,533.88 and 3,301 is: 4,951.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,689.26 : 20,533.88 = 3,301 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,689.26/20,533.88 = 3,301/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,689.26x = 20,533.88 × 3,301
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,689.26x = 67,782,337.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,782,337.88/13,689.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,951.50

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