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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,741.40, 20,612.10 and 9,367.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,741.40, 20,612.10 and 9,367.40 is: 14,051.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,741.40 : 20,612.10 = 9,367.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,741.40/20,612.10 = 9,367.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,741.40x = 20,612.10 × 9,367.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,741.40x = 193,081,785.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,081,785.54/13,741.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,051.10

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