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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,624.74, 18,791.19 and 9,145.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,624.74, 18,791.19 and 9,145.44 is: 12,613.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,624.74 : 18,791.19 = 9,145.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,624.74/18,791.19 = 9,145.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,624.74x = 18,791.19 × 9,145.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,624.74x = 171,853,700.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,853,700.67/13,624.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,613.36

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