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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,753.96, 20,630.88 and 9,360.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,753.96, 20,630.88 and 9,360.52 is: 14,040.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,753.96 : 20,630.88 = 9,360.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,753.96/20,630.88 = 9,360.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,753.96x = 20,630.88 × 9,360.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,753.96x = 193,115,764.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,115,764.86/13,753.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,040.74

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