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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,329.80, 19,994.70 and 3,468.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,329.80, 19,994.70 and 3,468.24 is: 5,202.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,329.80 : 19,994.70 = 3,468.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,329.80/19,994.70 = 3,468.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,329.80x = 19,994.70 × 3,468.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,329.80x = 69,346,418.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,346,418.33/13,329.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,202.36

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