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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,354.46, 20,031.50 and 3,994.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,354.46, 20,031.50 and 3,994.26 is: 5,991.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,354.46 : 20,031.50 = 3,994.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,354.46/20,031.50 = 3,994.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,354.46x = 20,031.50 × 3,994.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,354.46x = 80,011,019.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,011,019.19/13,354.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,991.33

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