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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,473.76, 18,601.50 and 9,005.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,473.76, 18,601.50 and 9,005.08 is: 12,432.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,473.76 : 18,601.50 = 9,005.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,473.76/18,601.50 = 9,005.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,473.76x = 18,601.50 × 9,005.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,473.76x = 167,507,995.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,507,995.62/13,473.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,432.16

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