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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,998.90, 19,285.58 and 9,742.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,998.90, 19,285.58 and 9,742.64 is: 13,421.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,998.90 : 19,285.58 = 9,742.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,998.90/19,285.58 = 9,742.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,998.90x = 19,285.58 × 9,742.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,998.90x = 187,892,463.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,892,463.13/13,998.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,421.94

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