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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,705.71, 18,901.04 and 9,098.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,705.71, 18,901.04 and 9,098.34 is: 12,547.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,705.71 : 18,901.04 = 9,098.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,705.71/18,901.04 = 9,098.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,705.71x = 18,901.04 × 9,098.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,705.71x = 171,968,088.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,968,088.27/13,705.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,547.19

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