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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,215.72, 19,834.51 and 9,918.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,215.72, 19,834.51 and 9,918.21 is: 14,885.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,215.72 : 19,834.51 = 9,918.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,215.72/19,834.51 = 9,918.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,215.72x = 19,834.51 × 9,918.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,215.72x = 196,722,711.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,722,711.46/13,215.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,885.51

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