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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,620.64, 18,789.42 and 9,145.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,620.64, 18,789.42 and 9,145.95 is: 12,616.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,620.64 : 18,789.42 = 9,145.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,620.64/18,789.42 = 9,145.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,620.64x = 18,789.42 × 9,145.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,620.64x = 171,847,095.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,847,095.85/13,620.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,616.67

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