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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,338.46, 19,993.50 and 10,041.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,338.46, 19,993.50 and 10,041.40 is: 15,051.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,338.46 : 19,993.50 = 10,041.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,338.46/19,993.50 = 10,041.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,338.46x = 19,993.50 × 10,041.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,338.46x = 200,762,730.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,762,730.90/13,338.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,051.42

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