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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,332.38, 19,995.50 and 3,971.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,332.38, 19,995.50 and 3,971.55 is: 5,956.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,332.38 : 19,995.50 = 3,971.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,332.38/19,995.50 = 3,971.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,332.38x = 19,995.50 × 3,971.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,332.38x = 79,413,108.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,413,108.17/13,332.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,956.41

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