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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,035.78, 18,006.64 and 9,992.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,035.78, 18,006.64 and 9,992.41 is: 13,802.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,035.78 : 18,006.64 = 9,992.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,035.78/18,006.64 = 9,992.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,035.78x = 18,006.64 × 9,992.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,035.78x = 179,929,659.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,929,659.60/13,035.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,802.75

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