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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,567.72, 18,705.54 and 9,787.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,567.72, 18,705.54 and 9,787.72 is: 13,494.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,567.72 : 18,705.54 = 9,787.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,567.72/18,705.54 = 9,787.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,567.72x = 18,705.54 × 9,787.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,567.72x = 183,084,587.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,084,587.97/13,567.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,494.13

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