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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,541.58, 18,692.09 and 9,306.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,541.58, 18,692.09 and 9,306.66 is: 12,846.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,541.58 : 18,692.09 = 9,306.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,541.58/18,692.09 = 9,306.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,541.58x = 18,692.09 × 9,306.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,541.58x = 173,960,984.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,960,984.78/13,541.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,846.43

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