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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,729.02, 18,947.97 and 9,964.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,729.02, 18,947.97 and 9,964.59 is: 13,752.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,729.02 : 18,947.97 = 9,964.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,729.02/18,947.97 = 9,964.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,729.02x = 18,947.97 × 9,964.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,729.02x = 188,808,752.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,808,752.38/13,729.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,752.53

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