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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,186.80, 19,785.40 and 9,694.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,186.80, 19,785.40 and 9,694.36 is: 14,545.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,186.80 : 19,785.40 = 9,694.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,186.80/19,785.40 = 9,694.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,186.80x = 19,785.40 × 9,694.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,186.80x = 191,806,790.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,806,790.34/13,186.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,545.36

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