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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,543.37, 18,694.55 and 9,308.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,543.37, 18,694.55 and 9,308.48 is: 12,848.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,543.37 : 18,694.55 = 9,308.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,543.37/18,694.55 = 9,308.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,543.37x = 18,694.55 × 9,308.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,543.37x = 174,017,774.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,017,774.58/13,543.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,848.93

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