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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,620.52, 18,797.66 and 9,153.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,620.52, 18,797.66 and 9,153.60 is: 12,632.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,620.52 : 18,797.66 = 9,153.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,620.52/18,797.66 = 9,153.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,620.52x = 18,797.66 × 9,153.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,620.52x = 172,066,260.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,066,260.58/13,620.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,632.87

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