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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,336.70, 20,005.05 and 4,102.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,336.70, 20,005.05 and 4,102.70 is: 6,154.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,336.70 : 20,005.05 = 4,102.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,336.70/20,005.05 = 4,102.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,336.70x = 20,005.05 × 4,102.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,336.70x = 82,074,718.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,074,718.64/13,336.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,154.05

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