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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,637.02, 18,826.40 and 9,184.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,637.02, 18,826.40 and 9,184.34 is: 12,679.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,637.02 : 18,826.40 = 9,184.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,637.02/18,826.40 = 9,184.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,637.02x = 18,826.40 × 9,184.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,637.02x = 172,908,058.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,908,058.58/13,637.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,679.31

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