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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,385.70, 20,078.55 and 9,411.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,385.70, 20,078.55 and 9,411.30 is: 14,116.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,385.70 : 20,078.55 = 9,411.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,385.70/20,078.55 = 9,411.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,385.70x = 20,078.55 × 9,411.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,385.70x = 188,965,257.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,965,257.62/13,385.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,116.95

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