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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,716.23, 18,908.99 and 9,735.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,716.23, 18,908.99 and 9,735.89 is: 13,421.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,716.23 : 18,908.99 = 9,735.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,716.23/18,908.99 = 9,735.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,716.23x = 18,908.99 × 9,735.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,716.23x = 184,095,703.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,095,703.43/13,716.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,421.75

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