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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,344.48, 20,021.04 and 9,396

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,344.48, 20,021.04 and 9,396 is: 14,097.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,344.48 : 20,021.04 = 9,396 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,344.48/20,021.04 = 9,396/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,344.48x = 20,021.04 × 9,396
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,344.48x = 188,117,691.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,117,691.84/13,344.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,097.04

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