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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,731.66, 18,946.44 and 9,751.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,731.66, 18,946.44 and 9,751.32 is: 13,454.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,731.66 : 18,946.44 = 9,751.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,731.66/18,946.44 = 9,751.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,731.66x = 18,946.44 × 9,751.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,731.66x = 184,752,799.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,752,799.30/13,731.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,454.51

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