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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,015.82, 19,475.77 and 9,205.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,015.82, 19,475.77 and 9,205.21 is: 13,773.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,015.82 : 19,475.77 = 9,205.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,015.82/19,475.77 = 9,205.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,015.82x = 19,475.77 × 9,205.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,015.82x = 179,278,409.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,278,409.36/13,015.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,773.89

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