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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,598.48, 18,758.92 and 9,068.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,598.48, 18,758.92 and 9,068.96 is: 12,510.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,598.48 : 18,758.92 = 9,068.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,598.48/18,758.92 = 9,068.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,598.48x = 18,758.92 × 9,068.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,598.48x = 170,123,895.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,123,895.12/13,598.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,510.51

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