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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,344.36, 20,033.55 and 10,883.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,344.36, 20,033.55 and 10,883.99 is: 16,339.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,344.36 : 20,033.55 = 10,883.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,344.36/20,033.55 = 10,883.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,344.36x = 20,033.55 × 10,883.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,344.36x = 218,044,857.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,044,857.70/13,344.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,339.85

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