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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,561.21, 20,308.74 and 9,389.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,561.21, 20,308.74 and 9,389.44 is: 14,061.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,561.21 : 20,308.74 = 9,389.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,561.21/20,308.74 = 9,389.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,561.21x = 20,308.74 × 9,389.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,561.21x = 190,687,695.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,687,695.71/13,561.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,061.26

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