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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,757.23, 20,592.10 and 9,842.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,757.23, 20,592.10 and 9,842.50 is: 14,732.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,757.23 : 20,592.10 = 9,842.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,757.23/20,592.10 = 9,842.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,757.23x = 20,592.10 × 9,842.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,757.23x = 202,677,744.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,677,744.25/13,757.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,732.45

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