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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,474.92, 18,596.26 and 9,275.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,474.92, 18,596.26 and 9,275.88 is: 12,801.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,474.92 : 18,596.26 = 9,275.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,474.92/18,596.26 = 9,275.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,474.92x = 18,596.26 × 9,275.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,474.92x = 172,496,676.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,496,676.21/13,474.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,801.31

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