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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,343.06, 20,015.72 and 3,982.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,343.06, 20,015.72 and 3,982.48 is: 5,974.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,343.06 : 20,015.72 = 3,982.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,343.06/20,015.72 = 3,982.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,343.06x = 20,015.72 × 3,982.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,343.06x = 79,712,204.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,712,204.59/13,343.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,974.06

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