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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,534.97, 20,281.52 and 9,383.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,534.97, 20,281.52 and 9,383.09 is: 14,060.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,534.97 : 20,281.52 = 9,383.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,534.97/20,281.52 = 9,383.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,534.97x = 20,281.52 × 9,383.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,534.97x = 190,303,280.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,303,280.58/13,534.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,060.12

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