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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,375.92, 20,066.58 and 9,217.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,375.92, 20,066.58 and 9,217.92 is: 13,828.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,375.92 : 20,066.58 = 9,217.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,375.92/20,066.58 = 9,217.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,375.92x = 20,066.58 × 9,217.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,375.92x = 184,972,129.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,972,129.11/13,375.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,828.74

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