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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,467.87, 20,219.04 and 9,053.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,467.87, 20,219.04 and 9,053.91 is: 13,592.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,467.87 : 20,219.04 = 9,053.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,467.87/20,219.04 = 9,053.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,467.87x = 20,219.04 × 9,053.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,467.87x = 183,061,368.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,061,368.45/13,467.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,592.45

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