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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,259.76, 18,296.01 and 9,014.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,259.76, 18,296.01 and 9,014.28 is: 12,438.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,259.76 : 18,296.01 = 9,014.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,259.76/18,296.01 = 9,014.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,259.76x = 18,296.01 × 9,014.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,259.76x = 164,925,357.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,925,357.02/13,259.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,438.03

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