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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,266.70, 19,900.05 and 9,508.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,266.70, 19,900.05 and 9,508.30 is: 14,262.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,266.70 : 19,900.05 = 9,508.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,266.70/19,900.05 = 9,508.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,266.70x = 19,900.05 × 9,508.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,266.70x = 189,215,645.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,215,645.42/13,266.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,262.45

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