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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,562.03, 20,374.27 and 9,623.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,562.03, 20,374.27 and 9,623.07 is: 14,456.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,562.03 : 20,374.27 = 9,623.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,562.03/20,374.27 = 9,623.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,562.03x = 20,374.27 × 9,623.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,562.03x = 196,063,002.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,063,002.35/13,562.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,456.76

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