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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,338.60, 20,007.90 and 9,839.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,338.60, 20,007.90 and 9,839.40 is: 14,759.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,338.60 : 20,007.90 = 9,839.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,338.60/20,007.90 = 9,839.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,338.60x = 20,007.90 × 9,839.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,338.60x = 196,865,731.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,865,731.26/13,338.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,759.10

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