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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,244.53, 18,248.61 and 9,886

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,244.53, 18,248.61 and 9,886 is: 13,621.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,244.53 : 18,248.61 = 9,886 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,244.53/18,248.61 = 9,886/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,244.53x = 18,248.61 × 9,886
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,244.53x = 180,405,758.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,405,758.46/13,244.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,621.15

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