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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,505.70, 18,646.07 and 9,263.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,505.70, 18,646.07 and 9,263.73 is: 12,789.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,505.70 : 18,646.07 = 9,263.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,505.70/18,646.07 = 9,263.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,505.70x = 18,646.07 × 9,263.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,505.70x = 172,732,158.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,732,158.04/13,505.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,789.57

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