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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,356.58, 20,028.78 and 7,114.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,356.58, 20,028.78 and 7,114.99 is: 10,669.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,356.58 : 20,028.78 = 7,114.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,356.58/20,028.78 = 7,114.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,356.58x = 20,028.78 × 7,114.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,356.58x = 142,504,569.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,504,569.41/13,356.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,669.24

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