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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,244.98, 19,849.02 and 9,954.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,244.98, 19,849.02 and 9,954.23 is: 14,917.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,244.98 : 19,849.02 = 9,954.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,244.98/19,849.02 = 9,954.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,244.98x = 19,849.02 × 9,954.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,244.98x = 197,581,710.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,581,710.35/13,244.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,917.48

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