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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,731.78, 18,930.45 and 9,751.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,731.78, 18,930.45 and 9,751.44 is: 13,443.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,731.78 : 18,930.45 = 9,751.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,731.78/18,930.45 = 9,751.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,731.78x = 18,930.45 × 9,751.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,731.78x = 184,599,147.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,599,147.35/13,731.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,443.21

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