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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,485.63, 20,218.02 and 9,313.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,485.63, 20,218.02 and 9,313.58 is: 13,963.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,485.63 : 20,218.02 = 9,313.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,485.63/20,218.02 = 9,313.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,485.63x = 20,218.02 × 9,313.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,485.63x = 188,302,175.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,302,175.43/13,485.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,963.18

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