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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,049.99, 19,558.58 and 9,359.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,049.99, 19,558.58 and 9,359.43 is: 14,027.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,049.99 : 19,558.58 = 9,359.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,049.99/19,558.58 = 9,359.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,049.99x = 19,558.58 × 9,359.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,049.99x = 183,057,040.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,057,040.27/13,049.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,027.37

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