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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,371.70, 20,035.68 and 9,469.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,371.70, 20,035.68 and 9,469.12 is: 14,188.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,371.70 : 20,035.68 = 9,469.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,371.70/20,035.68 = 9,469.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,371.70x = 20,035.68 × 9,469.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,371.70x = 189,720,258.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,720,258.20/13,371.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,188.19

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