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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,578.22, 20,376.24 and 9,350.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,578.22, 20,376.24 and 9,350.56 is: 14,031.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,578.22 : 20,376.24 = 9,350.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,578.22/20,376.24 = 9,350.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,578.22x = 20,376.24 × 9,350.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,578.22x = 190,529,254.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,529,254.69/13,578.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,031.98

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