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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,599.05, 20,406.66 and 7,358.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,599.05, 20,406.66 and 7,358.94 is: 11,042.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,599.05 : 20,406.66 = 7,358.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,599.05/20,406.66 = 7,358.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,599.05x = 20,406.66 × 7,358.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,599.05x = 150,171,284.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,171,284.51/13,599.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,042.78

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