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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,332.92, 19,995.60 and 3,972.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,332.92, 19,995.60 and 3,972.56 is: 5,957.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,332.92 : 19,995.60 = 3,972.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,332.92/19,995.60 = 3,972.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,332.92x = 19,995.60 × 3,972.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,332.92x = 79,433,720.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,433,720.74/13,332.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,957.71

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