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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,717.92, 20,604.84 and 9,044.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,717.92, 20,604.84 and 9,044.64 is: 13,585.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,717.92 : 20,604.84 = 9,044.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,717.92/20,604.84 = 9,044.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,717.92x = 20,604.84 × 9,044.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,717.92x = 186,363,360.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,363,360.06/13,717.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,585.39

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