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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,356.40, 20,056.20 and 9,684.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,356.40, 20,056.20 and 9,684.40 is: 14,542.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,356.40 : 20,056.20 = 9,684.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,356.40/20,056.20 = 9,684.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,356.40x = 20,056.20 × 9,684.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,356.40x = 194,232,263.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,232,263.28/13,356.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,542.26

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