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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,354.18, 20,031.80 and 3,994.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,354.18, 20,031.80 and 3,994.35 is: 5,991.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,354.18 : 20,031.80 = 3,994.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,354.18/20,031.80 = 3,994.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,354.18x = 20,031.80 × 3,994.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,354.18x = 80,014,020.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,014,020.33/13,354.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,991.68

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