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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,504.70, 18,644.69 and 9,262.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,504.70, 18,644.69 and 9,262.73 is: 12,788.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,504.70 : 18,644.69 = 9,262.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,504.70/18,644.69 = 9,262.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,504.70x = 18,644.69 × 9,262.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,504.70x = 172,700,659.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,700,659.34/13,504.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,788.19

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