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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,496.44, 18,618.27 and 9,026.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,496.44, 18,618.27 and 9,026.14 is: 12,451.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,496.44 : 18,618.27 = 9,026.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,496.44/18,618.27 = 9,026.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,496.44x = 18,618.27 × 9,026.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,496.44x = 168,051,111.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,051,111.58/13,496.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,451.51

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