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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,801.48, 20,694.24 and 9,424.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,801.48, 20,694.24 and 9,424.24 is: 14,130.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,801.48 : 20,694.24 = 9,424.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,801.48/20,694.24 = 9,424.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,801.48x = 20,694.24 × 9,424.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,801.48x = 195,027,484.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,027,484.38/13,801.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,130.91

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