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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,036.68, 17,993.52 and 9,265.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,036.68, 17,993.52 and 9,265.32 is: 12,788.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,036.68 : 17,993.52 = 9,265.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,036.68/17,993.52 = 9,265.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,036.68x = 17,993.52 × 9,265.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,036.68x = 166,715,720.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,715,720.73/13,036.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,788.20

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