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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,395.68, 20,093.40 and 7,887.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,395.68, 20,093.40 and 7,887.32 is: 11,830.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,395.68 : 20,093.40 = 7,887.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,395.68/20,093.40 = 7,887.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,395.68x = 20,093.40 × 7,887.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,395.68x = 158,483,075.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,483,075.69/13,395.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,830.91

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