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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,157.78, 19,707.78 and 9,467.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,157.78, 19,707.78 and 9,467.15 is: 14,179.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,157.78 : 19,707.78 = 9,467.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,157.78/19,707.78 = 9,467.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,157.78x = 19,707.78 × 9,467.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,157.78x = 186,576,509.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,576,509.43/13,157.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,179.94

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