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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,504, 20,266.44 and 9,373

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,504, 20,266.44 and 9,373 is: 14,066.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,504 : 20,266.44 = 9,373 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,504/20,266.44 = 9,373/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,504x = 20,266.44 × 9,373
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,504x = 189,957,342.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,957,342.12/13,504
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,066.75

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