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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,727.33, 20,552.07 and 9,033.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,727.33, 20,552.07 and 9,033.22 is: 13,524.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,727.33 : 20,552.07 = 9,033.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,727.33/20,552.07 = 9,033.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,727.33x = 20,552.07 × 9,033.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,727.33x = 185,651,369.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,651,369.77/13,727.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,524.22

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