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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,302.36, 19,959.41 and 6,975.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,302.36, 19,959.41 and 6,975.72 is: 10,466.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,302.36 : 19,959.41 = 6,975.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,302.36/19,959.41 = 6,975.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,302.36x = 19,959.41 × 6,975.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,302.36x = 139,231,255.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,231,255.53/13,302.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,466.66

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