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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,562.01, 18,724.28 and 9,311.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,562.01, 18,724.28 and 9,311.70 is: 12,856.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,562.01 : 18,724.28 = 9,311.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,562.01/18,724.28 = 9,311.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,562.01x = 18,724.28 × 9,311.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,562.01x = 174,354,878.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,354,878.08/13,562.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,856.12

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