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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,232.72, 19,853.94 and 9,539.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,232.72, 19,853.94 and 9,539.12 is: 14,312.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,232.72 : 19,853.94 = 9,539.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,232.72/19,853.94 = 9,539.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,232.72x = 19,853.94 × 9,539.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,232.72x = 189,389,116.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,389,116.13/13,232.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,312.18

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