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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,523.91, 20,284.59 and 9,592.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,523.91, 20,284.59 and 9,592.02 is: 14,387.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,523.91 : 20,284.59 = 9,592.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,523.91/20,284.59 = 9,592.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,523.91x = 20,284.59 × 9,592.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,523.91x = 194,570,192.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,570,192.97/13,523.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,387.13

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