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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,618.27, 18,794.57 and 9,151.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,618.27, 18,794.57 and 9,151.32 is: 12,629.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,618.27 : 18,794.57 = 9,151.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,618.27/18,794.57 = 9,151.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,618.27x = 18,794.57 × 9,151.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,618.27x = 171,995,124.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,995,124.33/13,618.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,629.73

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