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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,691.34, 20,536.83 and 3,303

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,691.34, 20,536.83 and 3,303 is: 4,954.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,691.34 : 20,536.83 = 3,303 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,691.34/20,536.83 = 3,303/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,691.34x = 20,536.83 × 3,303
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,691.34x = 67,833,149.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,833,149.49/13,691.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,954.46

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