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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,619.80, 20,429.70 and 9,947.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,619.80, 20,429.70 and 9,947.80 is: 14,921.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,619.80 : 20,429.70 = 9,947.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,619.80/20,429.70 = 9,947.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,619.80x = 20,429.70 × 9,947.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,619.80x = 203,230,569.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,230,569.66/13,619.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,921.70

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