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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,139.80, 19,709.70 and 9,434.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,139.80, 19,709.70 and 9,434.20 is: 14,151.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,139.80 : 19,709.70 = 9,434.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,139.80/19,709.70 = 9,434.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,139.80x = 19,709.70 × 9,434.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,139.80x = 185,945,251.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,945,251.74/13,139.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,151.30

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