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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,592.62, 20,394.06 and 9,251.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,592.62, 20,394.06 and 9,251.02 is: 13,880.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,592.62 : 20,394.06 = 9,251.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,592.62/20,394.06 = 9,251.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,592.62x = 20,394.06 × 9,251.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,592.62x = 188,665,856.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,665,856.94/13,592.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,880.02

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