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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,354.08, 20,035.14 and 3,994.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,354.08, 20,035.14 and 3,994.41 is: 5,992.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,354.08 : 20,035.14 = 3,994.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,354.08/20,035.14 = 3,994.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,354.08x = 20,035.14 × 3,994.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,354.08x = 80,028,563.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,028,563.57/13,354.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,992.82

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