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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,623.52, 18,801.81 and 9,156.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,623.52, 18,801.81 and 9,156.61 is: 12,637.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,623.52 : 18,801.81 = 9,156.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,623.52/18,801.81 = 9,156.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,623.52x = 18,801.81 × 9,156.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,623.52x = 172,160,841.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,160,841.46/13,623.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,637.03

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