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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,732.26, 20,598.59 and 9,511.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,732.26, 20,598.59 and 9,511.35 is: 14,267.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,732.26 : 20,598.59 = 9,511.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,732.26/20,598.59 = 9,511.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,732.26x = 20,598.59 × 9,511.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,732.26x = 195,920,399.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,920,399.00/13,732.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,267.16

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