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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,174.66, 19,732.31 and 9,243.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,174.66, 19,732.31 and 9,243.44 is: 13,844.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,174.66 : 19,732.31 = 9,243.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,174.66/19,732.31 = 9,243.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,174.66x = 19,732.31 × 9,243.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,174.66x = 182,394,278.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,394,278.67/13,174.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,844.33

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