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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,595.62, 20,398.56 and 9,254.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,595.62, 20,398.56 and 9,254.02 is: 13,884.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,595.62 : 20,398.56 = 9,254.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,595.62/20,398.56 = 9,254.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,595.62x = 20,398.56 × 9,254.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,595.62x = 188,768,682.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,768,682.21/13,595.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,884.52

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