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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,349.62, 19,981.01 and 9,838.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,349.62, 19,981.01 and 9,838.24 is: 14,725.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,349.62 : 19,981.01 = 9,838.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,349.62/19,981.01 = 9,838.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,349.62x = 19,981.01 × 9,838.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,349.62x = 196,577,946.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,577,946.47/13,349.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,725.36

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