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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,362.71, 20,033.08 and 7,802.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,362.71, 20,033.08 and 7,802.33 is: 11,697.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,362.71 : 20,033.08 = 7,802.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,362.71/20,033.08 = 7,802.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,362.71x = 20,033.08 × 7,802.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,362.71x = 156,304,701.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,304,701.08/13,362.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,697.08

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