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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,319.79, 19,960.63 and 9,782.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,319.79, 19,960.63 and 9,782.02 is: 14,659.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,319.79 : 19,960.63 = 9,782.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,319.79/19,960.63 = 9,782.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,319.79x = 19,960.63 × 9,782.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,319.79x = 195,255,170.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,255,170.09/13,319.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,659.03

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