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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,650.88, 18,844.03 and 9,177.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,650.88, 18,844.03 and 9,177.23 is: 12,668.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,650.88 : 18,844.03 = 9,177.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,650.88/18,844.03 = 9,177.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,650.88x = 18,844.03 × 9,177.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,650.88x = 172,935,994.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,935,994.19/13,650.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,668.48

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