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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,289.54, 19,906.97 and 9,599.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,289.54, 19,906.97 and 9,599.18 is: 14,379.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,289.54 : 19,906.97 = 9,599.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,289.54/19,906.97 = 9,599.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,289.54x = 19,906.97 × 9,599.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,289.54x = 191,090,440.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,090,440.75/13,289.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,379.02

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