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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,756.76, 20,638.14 and 7,513.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,756.76, 20,638.14 and 7,513.55 is: 11,271.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,756.76 : 20,638.14 = 7,513.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,756.76/20,638.14 = 7,513.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,756.76x = 20,638.14 × 7,513.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,756.76x = 155,065,696.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,065,696.80/13,756.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,271.96

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