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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,642.76, 18,827.78 and 9,097.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,642.76, 18,827.78 and 9,097.59 is: 12,555.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,642.76 : 18,827.78 = 9,097.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,642.76/18,827.78 = 9,097.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,642.76x = 18,827.78 × 9,097.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,642.76x = 171,287,423.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,287,423.05/13,642.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,555.19

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