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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,592.97, 20,391.36 and 4,233.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,592.97, 20,391.36 and 4,233.67 is: 6,351.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,592.97 : 20,391.36 = 4,233.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,592.97/20,391.36 = 4,233.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,592.97x = 20,391.36 × 4,233.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,592.97x = 86,330,165.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,330,165.97/13,592.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,351.09

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