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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,445.80, 20,168.70 and 9,730.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,445.80, 20,168.70 and 9,730.60 is: 14,595.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,445.80 : 20,168.70 = 9,730.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,445.80/20,168.70 = 9,730.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,445.80x = 20,168.70 × 9,730.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,445.80x = 196,253,552.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,253,552.22/13,445.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,595.90

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