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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,535.56, 18,693.72 and 9,297.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,535.56, 18,693.72 and 9,297.79 is: 12,841.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,535.56 : 18,693.72 = 9,297.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,535.56/18,693.72 = 9,297.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,535.56x = 18,693.72 × 9,297.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,535.56x = 173,810,282.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,810,282.88/13,535.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,841.01

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