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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,514.21, 20,270.07 and 9,582.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,514.21, 20,270.07 and 9,582.33 is: 14,372.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,514.21 : 20,270.07 = 9,582.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,514.21/20,270.07 = 9,582.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,514.21x = 20,270.07 × 9,582.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,514.21x = 194,234,574.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,234,574.49/13,514.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,372.62

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