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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,351.68, 20,026.80 and 3,991.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,351.68, 20,026.80 and 3,991.68 is: 5,987.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,351.68 : 20,026.80 = 3,991.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,351.68/20,026.80 = 3,991.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,351.68x = 20,026.80 × 3,991.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,351.68x = 79,940,577.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,940,577.02/13,351.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,987.30

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