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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,568.21, 18,730.54 and 9,094.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,568.21, 18,730.54 and 9,094.88 is: 12,555.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,568.21 : 18,730.54 = 9,094.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,568.21/18,730.54 = 9,094.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,568.21x = 18,730.54 × 9,094.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,568.21x = 170,352,071.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,352,071.83/13,568.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,555.24

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