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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,252.46, 19,879.29 and 9,374.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,252.46, 19,879.29 and 9,374.18 is: 14,061.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,252.46 : 19,879.29 = 9,374.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,252.46/19,879.29 = 9,374.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,252.46x = 19,879.29 × 9,374.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,252.46x = 186,351,943.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,351,943.34/13,252.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,061.69

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