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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,256.02, 18,273.98 and 9,264.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,256.02, 18,273.98 and 9,264.72 is: 12,771.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,256.02 : 18,273.98 = 9,264.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,256.02/18,273.98 = 9,264.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,256.02x = 18,273.98 × 9,264.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,256.02x = 169,303,307.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,303,307.99/13,256.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,771.81

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