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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,041.12, 19,531.26 and 9,522.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,041.12, 19,531.26 and 9,522.40 is: 14,261.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,041.12 : 19,531.26 = 9,522.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,041.12/19,531.26 = 9,522.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,041.12x = 19,531.26 × 9,522.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,041.12x = 185,984,502.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,984,502.39/13,041.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,261.39

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