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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,525.20, 20,287.80 and 9,588.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,525.20, 20,287.80 and 9,588.60 is: 14,382.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,525.20 : 20,287.80 = 9,588.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,525.20/20,287.80 = 9,588.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,525.20x = 20,287.80 × 9,588.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,525.20x = 194,531,599.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,531,599.08/13,525.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,382.90

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