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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,447.87, 20,175.21 and 9,506.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,447.87, 20,175.21 and 9,506.88 is: 14,262.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,447.87 : 20,175.21 = 9,506.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,447.87/20,175.21 = 9,506.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,447.87x = 20,175.21 × 9,506.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,447.87x = 191,803,300.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,803,300.44/13,447.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,262.73

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