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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,328.68, 19,992.91 and 5,429.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,328.68, 19,992.91 and 5,429.34 is: 8,143.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,328.68 : 19,992.91 = 5,429.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,328.68/19,992.91 = 5,429.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,328.68x = 19,992.91 × 5,429.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,328.68x = 108,548,305.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,548,305.98/13,328.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,143.97

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