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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,775.40, 20,663.10 and 9,401.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,775.40, 20,663.10 and 9,401.40 is: 14,102.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,775.40 : 20,663.10 = 9,401.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,775.40/20,663.10 = 9,401.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,775.40x = 20,663.10 × 9,401.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,775.40x = 194,262,068.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,262,068.34/13,775.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,102.10

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