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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,162.78, 19,727.16 and 9,849.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,162.78, 19,727.16 and 9,849.88 is: 14,762.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,162.78 : 19,727.16 = 9,849.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,162.78/19,727.16 = 9,849.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,162.78x = 19,727.16 × 9,849.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,162.78x = 194,310,158.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,310,158.74/13,162.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,762.09

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