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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,501.92, 20,263.12 and 9,370.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,501.92, 20,263.12 and 9,370.88 is: 14,063.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,501.92 : 20,263.12 = 9,370.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,501.92/20,263.12 = 9,370.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,501.92x = 20,263.12 × 9,370.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,501.92x = 189,883,265.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,883,265.95/13,501.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,063.43

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