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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,508.92, 20,273.62 and 9,377.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,508.92, 20,273.62 and 9,377.88 is: 14,073.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,508.92 : 20,273.62 = 9,377.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,508.92/20,273.62 = 9,377.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,508.92x = 20,273.62 × 9,377.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,508.92x = 190,123,575.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,123,575.53/13,508.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,073.93

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