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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,568.58, 18,731.06 and 9,095.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,568.58, 18,731.06 and 9,095.26 is: 12,555.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,568.58 : 18,731.06 = 9,095.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,568.58/18,731.06 = 9,095.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,568.58x = 18,731.06 × 9,095.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,568.58x = 170,363,802.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,363,802.58/13,568.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,555.75

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