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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,491.80, 18,627.36 and 9,249.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,491.80, 18,627.36 and 9,249.92 is: 12,770.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,491.80 : 18,627.36 = 9,249.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,491.80/18,627.36 = 9,249.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,491.80x = 18,627.36 × 9,249.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,491.80x = 172,301,589.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,301,589.81/13,491.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,770.84

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