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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,364.90, 20,041.72 and 4,006.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,364.90, 20,041.72 and 4,006.26 is: 6,007.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,364.90 : 20,041.72 = 4,006.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,364.90/20,041.72 = 4,006.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,364.90x = 20,041.72 × 4,006.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,364.90x = 80,292,341.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,292,341.17/13,364.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,007.70

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