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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,588.80, 18,760.32 and 9,346.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,588.80, 18,760.32 and 9,346.24 is: 12,903.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,588.80 : 18,760.32 = 9,346.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,588.80/18,760.32 = 9,346.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,588.80x = 18,760.32 × 9,346.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,588.80x = 175,338,453.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,338,453.20/13,588.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,903.16

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