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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,673.52, 18,858.72 and 9,897.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,673.52, 18,858.72 and 9,897.24 is: 13,650.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,673.52 : 18,858.72 = 9,897.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,673.52/18,858.72 = 9,897.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,673.52x = 18,858.72 × 9,897.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,673.52x = 186,649,277.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,649,277.93/13,673.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,650.42

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