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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,732.76, 20,599.25 and 9,082.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,732.76, 20,599.25 and 9,082.15 is: 13,623.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,732.76 : 20,599.25 = 9,082.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,732.76/20,599.25 = 9,082.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,732.76x = 20,599.25 × 9,082.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,732.76x = 187,085,381.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,085,381.48/13,732.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,623.29

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