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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,344.63, 20,020.59 and 3,985.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,344.63, 20,020.59 and 3,985.08 is: 5,978.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,344.63 : 20,020.59 = 3,985.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,344.63/20,020.59 = 3,985.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,344.63x = 20,020.59 × 3,985.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,344.63x = 79,783,652.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,783,652.80/13,344.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,978.71

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