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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,562.89, 18,704.30 and 9,306.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,562.89, 18,704.30 and 9,306.44 is: 12,834.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,562.89 : 18,704.30 = 9,306.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,562.89/18,704.30 = 9,306.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,562.89x = 18,704.30 × 9,306.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,562.89x = 174,070,375.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,070,375.78/13,562.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,834.32

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