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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,650.64, 18,830.52 and 9,121.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,650.64, 18,830.52 and 9,121.12 is: 12,582.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,650.64 : 18,830.52 = 9,121.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,650.64/18,830.52 = 9,121.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,650.64x = 18,830.52 × 9,121.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,650.64x = 171,755,432.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,755,432.58/13,650.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,582.23

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