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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,515.63, 18,650.21 and 9,270.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,515.63, 18,650.21 and 9,270.32 is: 12,792.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,515.63 : 18,650.21 = 9,270.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,515.63/18,650.21 = 9,270.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,515.63x = 18,650.21 × 9,270.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,515.63x = 172,893,414.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,893,414.77/13,515.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,792.11

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