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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,623.82, 18,800.17 and 9,146.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,623.82, 18,800.17 and 9,146.95 is: 12,622.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,623.82 : 18,800.17 = 9,146.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,623.82/18,800.17 = 9,146.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,623.82x = 18,800.17 × 9,146.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,623.82x = 171,964,145.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,964,145.11/13,623.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,622.32

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