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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,827.93, 20,729.43 and 9,387.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,827.93, 20,729.43 and 9,387.09 is: 14,072.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,827.93 : 20,729.43 = 9,387.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,827.93/20,729.43 = 9,387.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,827.93x = 20,729.43 × 9,387.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,827.93x = 194,589,025.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,589,025.06/13,827.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,072.17

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