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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,727.67, 20,591.51 and 3,339.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,727.67, 20,591.51 and 3,339.33 is: 5,009.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,727.67 : 20,591.51 = 3,339.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,727.67/20,591.51 = 3,339.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,727.67x = 20,591.51 × 3,339.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,727.67x = 68,761,830.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,761,830.39/13,727.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,009.00

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