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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,309.68, 19,978.37 and 9,803.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,309.68, 19,978.37 and 9,803.65 is: 14,715.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,309.68 : 19,978.37 = 9,803.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,309.68/19,978.37 = 9,803.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,309.68x = 19,978.37 × 9,803.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,309.68x = 195,860,977.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,860,977.45/13,309.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,715.67

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