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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,654.04, 18,835.88 and 9,184.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,654.04, 18,835.88 and 9,184.32 is: 12,669.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,654.04 : 18,835.88 = 9,184.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,654.04/18,835.88 = 9,184.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,654.04x = 18,835.88 × 9,184.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,654.04x = 172,994,703.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,994,703.48/13,654.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,669.86

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