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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,561.92, 18,714.51 and 9,084.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,561.92, 18,714.51 and 9,084.95 is: 12,536.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,561.92 : 18,714.51 = 9,084.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,561.92/18,714.51 = 9,084.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,561.92x = 18,714.51 × 9,084.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,561.92x = 170,020,387.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,020,387.62/13,561.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,536.60

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