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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,734.54, 18,950.49 and 9,266.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,734.54, 18,950.49 and 9,266.58 is: 12,785.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,734.54 : 18,950.49 = 9,266.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,734.54/18,950.49 = 9,266.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,734.54x = 18,950.49 × 9,266.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,734.54x = 175,606,231.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,606,231.62/13,734.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,785.74

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