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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,565.62, 18,723.27 and 9,328.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,565.62, 18,723.27 and 9,328.18 is: 12,874.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,565.62 : 18,723.27 = 9,328.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,565.62/18,723.27 = 9,328.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,565.62x = 18,723.27 × 9,328.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,565.62x = 174,654,032.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,654,032.75/13,565.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,874.75

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