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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,251.96, 18,299.56 and 9,888.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,251.96, 18,299.56 and 9,888.92 is: 13,655.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,251.96 : 18,299.56 = 9,888.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,251.96/18,299.56 = 9,888.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,251.96x = 18,299.56 × 9,888.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,251.96x = 180,962,884.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,962,884.88/13,251.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,655.56

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