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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,474.76, 18,602.88 and 9,006.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,474.76, 18,602.88 and 9,006.08 is: 12,433.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,474.76 : 18,602.88 = 9,006.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,474.76/18,602.88 = 9,006.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,474.76x = 18,602.88 × 9,006.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,474.76x = 167,539,025.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,539,025.51/13,474.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,433.54

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