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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,289.58, 19,891.08 and 9,778.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,289.58, 19,891.08 and 9,778.73 is: 14,636.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,289.58 : 19,891.08 = 9,778.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,289.58/19,891.08 = 9,778.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,289.58x = 19,891.08 × 9,778.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,289.58x = 194,509,401.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,509,401.27/13,289.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,636.23

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