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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,252.62, 19,860.18 and 9,537.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,252.62, 19,860.18 and 9,537.30 is: 14,292.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,252.62 : 19,860.18 = 9,537.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,252.62/19,860.18 = 9,537.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,252.62x = 19,860.18 × 9,537.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,252.62x = 189,412,494.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,412,494.71/13,252.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,292.46

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