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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,650.33, 20,469.12 and 9,492.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,650.33, 20,469.12 and 9,492.40 is: 14,234.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,650.33 : 20,469.12 = 9,492.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,650.33/20,469.12 = 9,492.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,650.33x = 20,469.12 × 9,492.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,650.33x = 194,301,074.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,301,074.69/13,650.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,234.17

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