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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,487.99, 20,242.44 and 9,356.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,487.99, 20,242.44 and 9,356.99 is: 14,042.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,487.99 : 20,242.44 = 9,356.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,487.99/20,242.44 = 9,356.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,487.99x = 20,242.44 × 9,356.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,487.99x = 189,408,207.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,408,207.44/13,487.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,042.74

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