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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,729.58, 18,950.46 and 9,481.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,729.58, 18,950.46 and 9,481.34 is: 13,086.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,729.58 : 18,950.46 = 9,481.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,729.58/18,950.46 = 9,481.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,729.58x = 18,950.46 × 9,481.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,729.58x = 179,675,754.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,675,754.42/13,729.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,086.76

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