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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,509.80, 20,225.10 and 9,621.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,509.80, 20,225.10 and 9,621.80 is: 14,404.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,509.80 : 20,225.10 = 9,621.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,509.80/20,225.10 = 9,621.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,509.80x = 20,225.10 × 9,621.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,509.80x = 194,601,867.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,601,867.18/13,509.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,404.50

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