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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,821.12, 20,703.36 and 9,364.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,821.12, 20,703.36 and 9,364.80 is: 14,028.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,821.12 : 20,703.36 = 9,364.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,821.12/20,703.36 = 9,364.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,821.12x = 20,703.36 × 9,364.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,821.12x = 193,882,825.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,882,825.73/13,821.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,028.01

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