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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,335.52, 20,015.40 and 7,100.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,335.52, 20,015.40 and 7,100.74 is: 10,657.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,335.52 : 20,015.40 = 7,100.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,335.52/20,015.40 = 7,100.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,335.52x = 20,015.40 × 7,100.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,335.52x = 142,124,151.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,124,151.40/13,335.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,657.56

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