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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,720.55, 20,580.79 and 3,332.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,720.55, 20,580.79 and 3,332.30 is: 4,998.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,720.55 : 20,580.79 = 3,332.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,720.55/20,580.79 = 3,332.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,720.55x = 20,580.79 × 3,332.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,720.55x = 68,581,366.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,581,366.52/13,720.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,998.44

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