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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,317.49, 19,957.19 and 9,779.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,317.49, 19,957.19 and 9,779.74 is: 14,655.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,317.49 : 19,957.19 = 9,779.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,317.49/19,957.19 = 9,779.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,317.49x = 19,957.19 × 9,779.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,317.49x = 195,176,129.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,176,129.33/13,317.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,655.62

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