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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,644.24, 20,466.36 and 9,026.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,644.24, 20,466.36 and 9,026.16 is: 13,539.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,644.24 : 20,466.36 = 9,026.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,644.24/20,466.36 = 9,026.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,644.24x = 20,466.36 × 9,026.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,644.24x = 184,732,639.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,732,639.98/13,644.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,539.24

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