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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,332.99, 20,011.62 and 7,098.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,332.99, 20,011.62 and 7,098.24 is: 10,653.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,332.99 : 20,011.62 = 7,098.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,332.99/20,011.62 = 7,098.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,332.99x = 20,011.62 × 7,098.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,332.99x = 142,047,281.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,047,281.55/13,332.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,653.82

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