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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,827.14, 20,711.55 and 9,387.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,827.14, 20,711.55 and 9,387.53 is: 14,061.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,827.14 : 20,711.55 = 9,387.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,827.14/20,711.55 = 9,387.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,827.14x = 20,711.55 × 9,387.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,827.14x = 194,430,253.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,430,253.48/13,827.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,061.50

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