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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,509.29, 20,247.53 and 9,561.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,509.29, 20,247.53 and 9,561.71 is: 14,330.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,509.29 : 20,247.53 = 9,561.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,509.29/20,247.53 = 9,561.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,509.29x = 20,247.53 × 9,561.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,509.29x = 193,600,861.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,600,861.03/13,509.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,330.94

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