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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,317.36, 19,975.92 and 5,109.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,317.36, 19,975.92 and 5,109.36 is: 7,663.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,317.36 : 19,975.92 = 5,109.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,317.36/19,975.92 = 5,109.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,317.36x = 19,975.92 × 5,109.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,317.36x = 102,064,166.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,064,166.61/13,317.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,663.99

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