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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,849.08, 19,115.82 and 9,658.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,849.08, 19,115.82 and 9,658.68 is: 13,331.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,849.08 : 19,115.82 = 9,658.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,849.08/19,115.82 = 9,658.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,849.08x = 19,115.82 × 9,658.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,849.08x = 184,633,588.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,633,588.32/13,849.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,331.83

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