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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,265.80, 19,898.70 and 9,118.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,265.80, 19,898.70 and 9,118.60 is: 13,677.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,265.80 : 19,898.70 = 9,118.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,265.80/19,898.70 = 9,118.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,265.80x = 19,898.70 × 9,118.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,265.80x = 181,448,285.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,448,285.82/13,265.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,677.90

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