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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,157.28, 19,707.03 and 9,466.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,157.28, 19,707.03 and 9,466.65 is: 14,179.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,157.28 : 19,707.03 = 9,466.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,157.28/19,707.03 = 9,466.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,157.28x = 19,707.03 × 9,466.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,157.28x = 186,559,555.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,559,555.55/13,157.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,179.19

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