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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,371.40, 20,078.70 and 9,699.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,371.40, 20,078.70 and 9,699.40 is: 14,564.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,371.40 : 20,078.70 = 9,699.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,371.40/20,078.70 = 9,699.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,371.40x = 20,078.70 × 9,699.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,371.40x = 194,751,342.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,751,342.78/13,371.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,564.77

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