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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,259.49, 19,845.96 and 9,748.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,259.49, 19,845.96 and 9,748.57 is: 14,591.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,259.49 : 19,845.96 = 9,748.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,259.49/19,845.96 = 9,748.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,259.49x = 19,845.96 × 9,748.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,259.49x = 193,469,730.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,469,730.28/13,259.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,591.04

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