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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,333.41, 19,981.89 and 7,788.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,333.41, 19,981.89 and 7,788.15 is: 11,671.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,333.41 : 19,981.89 = 7,788.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,333.41/19,981.89 = 7,788.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,333.41x = 19,981.89 × 7,788.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,333.41x = 155,621,956.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,621,956.60/13,333.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,671.58

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