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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,498.65, 20,210.40 and 9,050.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,498.65, 20,210.40 and 9,050.22 is: 13,550.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,498.65 : 20,210.40 = 9,050.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,498.65/20,210.40 = 9,050.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,498.65x = 20,210.40 × 9,050.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,498.65x = 182,908,566.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,908,566.29/13,498.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,550.14

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