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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,015.08, 17,952.74 and 9,608.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,015.08, 17,952.74 and 9,608.61 is: 13,253.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,015.08 : 17,952.74 = 9,608.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,015.08/17,952.74 = 9,608.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,015.08x = 17,952.74 × 9,608.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,015.08x = 172,500,829.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,500,829.05/13,015.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,253.92

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