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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,513.15, 20,269.73 and 9,838.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,513.15, 20,269.73 and 9,838.77 is: 14,758.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,513.15 : 20,269.73 = 9,838.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,513.15/20,269.73 = 9,838.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,513.15x = 20,269.73 × 9,838.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,513.15x = 199,429,146.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,429,146.18/13,513.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,758.15

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