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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,415.79, 20,127.33 and 9,544.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,415.79, 20,127.33 and 9,544.80 is: 14,319.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,415.79 : 20,127.33 = 9,544.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,415.79/20,127.33 = 9,544.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,415.79x = 20,127.33 × 9,544.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,415.79x = 192,111,339.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,111,339.38/13,415.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,319.79

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