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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,362.73, 20,038.17 and 7,121.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,362.73, 20,038.17 and 7,121.58 is: 10,679.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,362.73 : 20,038.17 = 7,121.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,362.73/20,038.17 = 7,121.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,362.73x = 20,038.17 × 7,121.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,362.73x = 142,703,430.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,703,430.71/13,362.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,679.21

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