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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,617.39, 20,413.77 and 9,459.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,617.39, 20,413.77 and 9,459.35 is: 14,180.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,617.39 : 20,413.77 = 9,459.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,617.39/20,413.77 = 9,459.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,617.39x = 20,413.77 × 9,459.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,617.39x = 193,100,995.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,100,995.25/13,617.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,180.47

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