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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,733.37, 18,967.64 and 9,249.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,733.37, 18,967.64 and 9,249.35 is: 12,774.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,733.37 : 18,967.64 = 9,249.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,733.37/18,967.64 = 9,249.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,733.37x = 18,967.64 × 9,249.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,733.37x = 175,438,199.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,438,199.95/13,733.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,774.59

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