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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,338.24, 20,007.38 and 3,978.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,338.24, 20,007.38 and 3,978.02 is: 5,967.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,338.24 : 20,007.38 = 3,978.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,338.24/20,007.38 = 3,978.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,338.24x = 20,007.38 × 3,978.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,338.24x = 79,589,757.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,589,757.79/13,338.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,967.04

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