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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,464.73, 20,176.59 and 9,245.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,464.73, 20,176.59 and 9,245.24 is: 13,853.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,464.73 : 20,176.59 = 9,245.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,464.73/20,176.59 = 9,245.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,464.73x = 20,176.59 × 9,245.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,464.73x = 186,537,426.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,537,426.38/13,464.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,853.78

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