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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,979.20, 19,287.48 and 9,725.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,979.20, 19,287.48 and 9,725.49 is: 13,418.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,979.20 : 19,287.48 = 9,725.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,979.20/19,287.48 = 9,725.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,979.20x = 19,287.48 × 9,725.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,979.20x = 187,580,193.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,580,193.87/13,979.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,418.52

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