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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,230.72, 19,850.94 and 9,537.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,230.72, 19,850.94 and 9,537.12 is: 14,309.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,230.72 : 19,850.94 = 9,537.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,230.72/19,850.94 = 9,537.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,230.72x = 19,850.94 × 9,537.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,230.72x = 189,320,796.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,320,796.89/13,230.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,309.18

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