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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,706.52, 18,907.68 and 9,222.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,706.52, 18,907.68 and 9,222.60 is: 12,722.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,706.52 : 18,907.68 = 9,222.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,706.52/18,907.68 = 9,222.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,706.52x = 18,907.68 × 9,222.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,706.52x = 174,377,969.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,377,969.57/13,706.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,722.26

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