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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,751.42, 20,627.19 and 9,357.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,751.42, 20,627.19 and 9,357.98 is: 14,037.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,751.42 : 20,627.19 = 9,357.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,751.42/20,627.19 = 9,357.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,751.42x = 20,627.19 × 9,357.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,751.42x = 193,028,728.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,028,728.34/13,751.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,037.01

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