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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,751.74, 20,627.42 and 3,363.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,751.74, 20,627.42 and 3,363.58 is: 5,045.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,751.74 : 20,627.42 = 3,363.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,751.74/20,627.42 = 3,363.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,751.74x = 20,627.42 × 3,363.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,751.74x = 69,381,977.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,381,977.36/13,751.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,045.32

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