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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,358.79, 20,032.72 and 5,958.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,358.79, 20,032.72 and 5,958.19 is: 8,934.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,358.79 : 20,032.72 = 5,958.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,358.79/20,032.72 = 5,958.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,358.79x = 20,032.72 × 5,958.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,358.79x = 119,358,751.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,358,751.98/13,358.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,934.85

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