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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,511.12, 18,653.90 and 9,269.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,511.12, 18,653.90 and 9,269.28 is: 12,797.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,511.12 : 18,653.90 = 9,269.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,511.12/18,653.90 = 9,269.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,511.12x = 18,653.90 × 9,269.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,511.12x = 172,908,175.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,908,175.85/13,511.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,797.48

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