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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,526.99, 18,660.44 and 9,050.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,526.99, 18,660.44 and 9,050.93 is: 12,485.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,526.99 : 18,660.44 = 9,050.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,526.99/18,660.44 = 9,050.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,526.99x = 18,660.44 × 9,050.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,526.99x = 168,894,336.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,894,336.21/13,526.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,485.73

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