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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,341.54, 20,012.31 and 4,107.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,341.54, 20,012.31 and 4,107.54 is: 6,161.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,341.54 : 20,012.31 = 4,107.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,341.54/20,012.31 = 4,107.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,341.54x = 20,012.31 × 4,107.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,341.54x = 82,201,363.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,201,363.82/13,341.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,161.31

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