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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,979.34, 19,287.65 and 9,725.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,979.34, 19,287.65 and 9,725.63 is: 13,418.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,979.34 : 19,287.65 = 9,725.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,979.34/19,287.65 = 9,725.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,979.34x = 19,287.65 × 9,725.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,979.34x = 187,584,402.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,584,402.40/13,979.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,418.69

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