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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,332.10, 19,993.92 and 5,539

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,332.10, 19,993.92 and 5,539 is: 8,306.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,332.10 : 19,993.92 = 5,539 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,332.10/19,993.92 = 5,539/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,332.10x = 19,993.92 × 5,539
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,332.10x = 110,746,322.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,746,322.88/13,332.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,306.74

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