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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,336.67, 20,007.98 and 5,016.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,336.67, 20,007.98 and 5,016.76 is: 7,526.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,336.67 : 20,007.98 = 5,016.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,336.67/20,007.98 = 5,016.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,336.67x = 20,007.98 × 5,016.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,336.67x = 100,375,139.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,375,139.98/13,336.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,526.25

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