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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,558.28, 20,300.72 and 9,593.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,558.28, 20,300.72 and 9,593.24 is: 14,363.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,558.28 : 20,300.72 = 9,593.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,558.28/20,300.72 = 9,593.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,558.28x = 20,300.72 × 9,593.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,558.28x = 194,749,529.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,749,529.66/13,558.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,363.89

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