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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,410.20, 20,099.81 and 9,847.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,410.20, 20,099.81 and 9,847.28 is: 14,759.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,410.20 : 20,099.81 = 9,847.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,410.20/20,099.81 = 9,847.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,410.20x = 20,099.81 × 9,847.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,410.20x = 197,928,381.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,928,381.14/13,410.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,759.55

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