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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,354.40, 20,033.12 and 3,994.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,354.40, 20,033.12 and 3,994.96 is: 5,992.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,354.40 : 20,033.12 = 3,994.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,354.40/20,033.12 = 3,994.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,354.40x = 20,033.12 × 3,994.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,354.40x = 80,031,513.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,031,513.08/13,354.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,992.89

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