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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,330.20, 19,995.30 and 8,664.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,330.20, 19,995.30 and 8,664.60 is: 12,996.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,330.20 : 19,995.30 = 8,664.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,330.20/19,995.30 = 8,664.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,330.20x = 19,995.30 × 8,664.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,330.20x = 173,251,276.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,251,276.38/13,330.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,996.90

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