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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,324.77, 19,985.13 and 7,990.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,324.77, 19,985.13 and 7,990.92 is: 11,985.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,324.77 : 19,985.13 = 7,990.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,324.77/19,985.13 = 7,990.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,324.77x = 19,985.13 × 7,990.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,324.77x = 159,699,575.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,699,575.02/13,324.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,985.17

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