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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,529.68, 18,661.08 and 9,045.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,529.68, 18,661.08 and 9,045.52 is: 12,476.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,529.68 : 18,661.08 = 9,045.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,529.68/18,661.08 = 9,045.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,529.68x = 18,661.08 × 9,045.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,529.68x = 168,799,172.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,799,172.36/13,529.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,476.21

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