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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,566.97, 18,724.67 and 9,314.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,566.97, 18,724.67 and 9,314.55 is: 12,855.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,566.97 : 18,724.67 = 9,314.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,566.97/18,724.67 = 9,314.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,566.97x = 18,724.67 × 9,314.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,566.97x = 174,411,863.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,411,863.31/13,566.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,855.62

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