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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,392.84, 20,084.36 and 5,993.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,392.84, 20,084.36 and 5,993.49 is: 8,988.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,392.84 : 20,084.36 = 5,993.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,392.84/20,084.36 = 5,993.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,392.84x = 20,084.36 × 5,993.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,392.84x = 120,375,456.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,375,456.17/13,392.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,988.04

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