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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,442.76, 20,163.60 and 9,477.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,442.76, 20,163.60 and 9,477.54 is: 14,215.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,442.76 : 20,163.60 = 9,477.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,442.76/20,163.60 = 9,477.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,442.76x = 20,163.60 × 9,477.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,442.76x = 191,101,325.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,101,325.54/13,442.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,215.93

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