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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,510.47, 18,639.10 and 9,027.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,510.47, 18,639.10 and 9,027.12 is: 12,453.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,510.47 : 18,639.10 = 9,027.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,510.47/18,639.10 = 9,027.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,510.47x = 18,639.10 × 9,027.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,510.47x = 168,257,422.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,257,422.79/13,510.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,453.85

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