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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,588.57, 20,366.34 and 9,881.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,588.57, 20,366.34 and 9,881.56 is: 14,810.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,588.57 : 20,366.34 = 9,881.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,588.57/20,366.34 = 9,881.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,588.57x = 20,366.34 × 9,881.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,588.57x = 201,251,210.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,251,210.69/13,588.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,810.33

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