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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,433.40, 20,171.70 and 9,761.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,433.40, 20,171.70 and 9,761.40 is: 14,657.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,433.40 : 20,171.70 = 9,761.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,433.40/20,171.70 = 9,761.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,433.40x = 20,171.70 × 9,761.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,433.40x = 196,904,032.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,904,032.38/13,433.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,657.80

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