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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,534.07, 20,305.20 and 9,592.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,534.07, 20,305.20 and 9,592.94 is: 14,392.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,534.07 : 20,305.20 = 9,592.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,534.07/20,305.20 = 9,592.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,534.07x = 20,305.20 × 9,592.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,534.07x = 194,786,565.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,786,565.29/13,534.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,392.31

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