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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,335.84, 20,021.04 and 8,415.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,335.84, 20,021.04 and 8,415.36 is: 12,633.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,335.84 : 20,021.04 = 8,415.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,335.84/20,021.04 = 8,415.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,335.84x = 20,021.04 × 8,415.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,335.84x = 168,484,259.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,484,259.17/13,335.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,633.94

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