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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,362.39, 20,055.96 and 6,793.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,362.39, 20,055.96 and 6,793.29 is: 10,196.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,362.39 : 20,055.96 = 6,793.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,362.39/20,055.96 = 6,793.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,362.39x = 20,055.96 × 6,793.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,362.39x = 136,245,952.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,245,952.51/13,362.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,196.23

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