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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,727.45, 20,552.27 and 9,033.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,727.45, 20,552.27 and 9,033.35 is: 13,524.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,727.45 : 20,552.27 = 9,033.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,727.45/20,552.27 = 9,033.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,727.45x = 20,552.27 × 9,033.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,727.45x = 185,655,700.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,655,700.28/13,727.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,524.41

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