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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,611.56, 18,786.92 and 9,793.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,611.56, 18,786.92 and 9,793.40 is: 13,517.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,611.56 : 18,786.92 = 9,793.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,611.56/18,786.92 = 9,793.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,611.56x = 18,786.92 × 9,793.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,611.56x = 183,987,679.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,987,679.43/13,611.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,517.02

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