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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,242.48, 19,845.27 and 9,951.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,242.48, 19,845.27 and 9,951.73 is: 14,913.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,242.48 : 19,845.27 = 9,951.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,242.48/19,845.27 = 9,951.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,242.48x = 19,845.27 × 9,951.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,242.48x = 197,494,768.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,494,768.82/13,242.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,913.73

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