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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,610.96, 20,421.96 and 9,225.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,610.96, 20,421.96 and 9,225.92 is: 13,842.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,610.96 : 20,421.96 = 9,225.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,610.96/20,421.96 = 9,225.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,610.96x = 20,421.96 × 9,225.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,610.96x = 188,411,369.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,411,369.20/13,610.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,842.62

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