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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,034.59, 17,963.61 and 9,257.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,034.59, 17,963.61 and 9,257.92 is: 12,758.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,034.59 : 17,963.61 = 9,257.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,034.59/17,963.61 = 9,257.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,034.59x = 17,963.61 × 9,257.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,034.59x = 166,305,664.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,305,664.29/13,034.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,758.80

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