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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,985.07, 19,305.68 and 9,207.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,985.07, 19,305.68 and 9,207.51 is: 12,710.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,985.07 : 19,305.68 = 9,207.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,985.07/19,305.68 = 9,207.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,985.07x = 19,305.68 × 9,207.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,985.07x = 177,757,195.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,757,195.62/13,985.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,710.50

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