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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,557.66, 18,703.86 and 9,082.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,557.66, 18,703.86 and 9,082.86 is: 12,530.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,557.66 : 18,703.86 = 9,082.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,557.66/18,703.86 = 9,082.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,557.66x = 18,703.86 × 9,082.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,557.66x = 169,884,541.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,884,541.84/13,557.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,530.52

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