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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,244.09, 19,852.29 and 9,728.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,244.09, 19,852.29 and 9,728.87 is: 14,583.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,244.09 : 19,852.29 = 9,728.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,244.09/19,852.29 = 9,728.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,244.09x = 19,852.29 × 9,728.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,244.09x = 193,140,249.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,140,249.35/13,244.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,583.13

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