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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,244.20, 19,898.70 and 9,963.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,244.20, 19,898.70 and 9,963.70 is: 14,969.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,244.20 : 19,898.70 = 9,963.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,244.20/19,898.70 = 9,963.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,244.20x = 19,898.70 × 9,963.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,244.20x = 198,264,677.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,264,677.19/13,244.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,969.92

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