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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,297.96, 19,865.57 and 9,568.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,297.96, 19,865.57 and 9,568.36 is: 14,293.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,297.96 : 19,865.57 = 9,568.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,297.96/19,865.57 = 9,568.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,297.96x = 19,865.57 × 9,568.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,297.96x = 190,080,925.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,080,925.37/13,297.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,293.99

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