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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,507.47, 18,618.00 and 9,029.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,507.47, 18,618.00 and 9,029.59 is: 12,445.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,507.47 : 18,618.00 = 9,029.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,507.47/18,618.00 = 9,029.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,507.47x = 18,618.00 × 9,029.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,507.47x = 168,112,826.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,112,826.21/13,507.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,445.92

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