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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,049.74, 19,558.20 and 9,359.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,049.74, 19,558.20 and 9,359.17 is: 14,026.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,049.74 : 19,558.20 = 9,359.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,049.74/19,558.20 = 9,359.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,049.74x = 19,558.20 × 9,359.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,049.74x = 183,048,420.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,048,420.90/13,049.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,026.98

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