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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,729.82, 18,962.69 and 9,245.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,729.82, 18,962.69 and 9,245.78 is: 12,769.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,729.82 : 18,962.69 = 9,245.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,729.82/18,962.69 = 9,245.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,729.82x = 18,962.69 × 9,245.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,729.82x = 175,324,718.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,324,718.91/13,729.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,769.63

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