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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,459.80, 20,211.30 and 9,096.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,459.80, 20,211.30 and 9,096.60 is: 13,659.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,459.80 : 20,211.30 = 9,096.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,459.80/20,211.30 = 9,096.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,459.80x = 20,211.30 × 9,096.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,459.80x = 183,854,111.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,854,111.58/13,459.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,659.50

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