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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,715.46, 18,935.37 and 9,008.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,715.46, 18,935.37 and 9,008.01 is: 12,436.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,715.46 : 18,935.37 = 9,008.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,715.46/18,935.37 = 9,008.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,715.46x = 18,935.37 × 9,008.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,715.46x = 170,570,002.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,570,002.31/13,715.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,436.33

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