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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,359.30, 20,038.95 and 6,339.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,359.30, 20,038.95 and 6,339.30 is: 9,508.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,359.30 : 20,038.95 = 6,339.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,359.30/20,038.95 = 6,339.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,359.30x = 20,038.95 × 6,339.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,359.30x = 127,032,915.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,032,915.74/13,359.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,508.95

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