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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,332.26, 19,998.40 and 4,098.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,332.26, 19,998.40 and 4,098.26 is: 6,147.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,332.26 : 19,998.40 = 4,098.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,332.26/19,998.40 = 4,098.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,332.26x = 19,998.40 × 4,098.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,332.26x = 81,958,642.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,958,642.78/13,332.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,147.39

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