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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,262.48, 19,892.72 and 9,571.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,262.48, 19,892.72 and 9,571.36 is: 14,356.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,262.48 : 19,892.72 = 9,571.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,262.48/19,892.72 = 9,571.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,262.48x = 19,892.72 × 9,571.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,262.48x = 190,400,384.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,400,384.50/13,262.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,356.32

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