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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,336.38, 20,016.71 and 7,101.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,336.38, 20,016.71 and 7,101.62 is: 10,658.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,336.38 : 20,016.71 = 7,101.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,336.38/20,016.71 = 7,101.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,336.38x = 20,016.71 × 7,101.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,336.38x = 142,150,932.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,150,932.48/13,336.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,658.88

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