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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,397.46, 20,093.56 and 9,854.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,397.46, 20,093.56 and 9,854.52 is: 14,779.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,397.46 : 20,093.56 = 9,854.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,397.46/20,093.56 = 9,854.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,397.46x = 20,093.56 × 9,854.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,397.46x = 198,012,388.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,012,388.89/13,397.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,779.85

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