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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,732.52, 18,954.26 and 9,023.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,732.52, 18,954.26 and 9,023.18 is: 12,454.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,732.52 : 18,954.26 = 9,023.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,732.52/18,954.26 = 9,023.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,732.52x = 18,954.26 × 9,023.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,732.52x = 171,027,699.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,027,699.75/13,732.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,454.21

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