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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,619.52, 18,796.30 and 9,152.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,619.52, 18,796.30 and 9,152.57 is: 12,631.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,619.52 : 18,796.30 = 9,152.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,619.52/18,796.30 = 9,152.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,619.52x = 18,796.30 × 9,152.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,619.52x = 172,034,475.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,034,475.60/13,619.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,631.46

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