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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,720.28, 20,582.39 and 4,233.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,720.28, 20,582.39 and 4,233.41 is: 6,350.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,720.28 : 20,582.39 = 4,233.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,720.28/20,582.39 = 4,233.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,720.28x = 20,582.39 × 4,233.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,720.28x = 87,133,571.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,133,571.57/13,720.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,350.72

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