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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,454.40, 20,161.80 and 9,764.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,454.40, 20,161.80 and 9,764.40 is: 14,632.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,454.40 : 20,161.80 = 9,764.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,454.40/20,161.80 = 9,764.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,454.40x = 20,161.80 × 9,764.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,454.40x = 196,867,879.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,867,879.92/13,454.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,632.23

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