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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,149.80, 19,724.70 and 9,693.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,149.80, 19,724.70 and 9,693.80 is: 14,540.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,149.80 : 19,724.70 = 9,693.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,149.80/19,724.70 = 9,693.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,149.80x = 19,724.70 × 9,693.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,149.80x = 191,207,296.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,207,296.86/13,149.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,540.70

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