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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,735.44, 20,579.62 and 9,224.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,735.44, 20,579.62 and 9,224.04 is: 13,820.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,735.44 : 20,579.62 = 9,224.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,735.44/20,579.62 = 9,224.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,735.44x = 20,579.62 × 9,224.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,735.44x = 189,827,238.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,827,238.06/13,735.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,820.25

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