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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,146.88, 19,701.52 and 9,243.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,146.88, 19,701.52 and 9,243.20 is: 13,851.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,146.88 : 19,701.52 = 9,243.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,146.88/19,701.52 = 9,243.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,146.88x = 19,701.52 × 9,243.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,146.88x = 182,105,089.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,105,089.66/13,146.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,851.58

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