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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,484.50, 20,233.57 and 9,092.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,484.50, 20,233.57 and 9,092.72 is: 13,643.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,484.50 : 20,233.57 = 9,092.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,484.50/20,233.57 = 9,092.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,484.50x = 20,233.57 × 9,092.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,484.50x = 183,978,214.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,978,214.46/13,484.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,643.68

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