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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,503.40, 20,255.10 and 9,348.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,503.40, 20,255.10 and 9,348.10 is: 14,022.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,503.40 : 20,255.10 = 9,348.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,503.40/20,255.10 = 9,348.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,503.40x = 20,255.10 × 9,348.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,503.40x = 189,346,700.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,346,700.31/13,503.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,022.15

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