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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,621.06, 18,783.29 and 9,372.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,621.06, 18,783.29 and 9,372.51 is: 12,924.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,621.06 : 18,783.29 = 9,372.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,621.06/18,783.29 = 9,372.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,621.06x = 18,783.29 × 9,372.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,621.06x = 176,046,596.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,046,596.79/13,621.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,924.59

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