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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,572.63, 20,323.70 and 9,368.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,572.63, 20,323.70 and 9,368.87 is: 14,028.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,572.63 : 20,323.70 = 9,368.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,572.63/20,323.70 = 9,368.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,572.63x = 20,323.70 × 9,368.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,572.63x = 190,409,954.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,409,954.76/13,572.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,028.97

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