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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,374.62, 20,032.74 and 9,467.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,374.62, 20,032.74 and 9,467.18 is: 14,180.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,374.62 : 20,032.74 = 9,467.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,374.62/20,032.74 = 9,467.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,374.62x = 20,032.74 × 9,467.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,374.62x = 189,653,555.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,653,555.47/13,374.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,180.11

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