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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,049.14, 19,573.71 and 9,170.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,049.14, 19,573.71 and 9,170.86 is: 13,756.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,049.14 : 19,573.71 = 9,170.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,049.14/19,573.71 = 9,170.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,049.14x = 19,573.71 × 9,170.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,049.14x = 179,507,754.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,507,754.09/13,049.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,756.29

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