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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,504.32, 20,266.92 and 9,373.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,504.32, 20,266.92 and 9,373.32 is: 14,067.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,504.32 : 20,266.92 = 9,373.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,504.32/20,266.92 = 9,373.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,504.32x = 20,266.92 × 9,373.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,504.32x = 189,968,326.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,968,326.57/13,504.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,067.23

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