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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,977.84, 19,284.70 and 9,493.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,977.84, 19,284.70 and 9,493.82 is: 13,098.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,977.84 : 19,284.70 = 9,493.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,977.84/19,284.70 = 9,493.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,977.84x = 19,284.70 × 9,493.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,977.84x = 183,085,470.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,085,470.55/13,977.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,098.27

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