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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,171.78, 19,760.97 and 9,283.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,171.78, 19,760.97 and 9,283.78 is: 13,927.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,171.78 : 19,760.97 = 9,283.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,171.78/19,760.97 = 9,283.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,171.78x = 19,760.97 × 9,283.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,171.78x = 183,456,399.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,456,399.26/13,171.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,927.99

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