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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,599.46, 18,768.60 and 9,132.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,599.46, 18,768.60 and 9,132.51 is: 12,603.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,599.46 : 18,768.60 = 9,132.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,599.46/18,768.60 = 9,132.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,599.46x = 18,768.60 × 9,132.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,599.46x = 171,404,427.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,404,427.19/13,599.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,603.77

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