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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,550.62, 18,674.52 and 9,767.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,550.62, 18,674.52 and 9,767.24 is: 13,460.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,550.62 : 18,674.52 = 9,767.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,550.62/18,674.52 = 9,767.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,550.62x = 18,674.52 × 9,767.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,550.62x = 182,398,518.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,398,518.72/13,550.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,460.53

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