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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,366.32, 20,049.72 and 4,004.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,366.32, 20,049.72 and 4,004.16 is: 6,006.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,366.32 : 20,049.72 = 4,004.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,366.32/20,049.72 = 4,004.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,366.32x = 20,049.72 × 4,004.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,366.32x = 80,282,286.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,282,286.84/13,366.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,006.31

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