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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,426.62, 20,143.34 and 9,485.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,426.62, 20,143.34 and 9,485.58 is: 14,230.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,426.62 : 20,143.34 = 9,485.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,426.62/20,143.34 = 9,485.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,426.62x = 20,143.34 × 9,485.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,426.62x = 191,071,266.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,071,266.77/13,426.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,230.78

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