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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,027.02, 19,549.86 and 9,748.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,027.02, 19,549.86 and 9,748.79 is: 14,630.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,027.02 : 19,549.86 = 9,748.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,027.02/19,549.86 = 9,748.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,027.02x = 19,549.86 × 9,748.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,027.02x = 190,587,479.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,587,479.67/13,027.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,630.17

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