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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,444.11, 20,151.32 and 9,762.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,444.11, 20,151.32 and 9,762.39 is: 14,632.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,444.11 : 20,151.32 = 9,762.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,444.11/20,151.32 = 9,762.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,444.11x = 20,151.32 × 9,762.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,444.11x = 196,724,996.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,724,996.04/13,444.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,632.80

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