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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,743.06, 18,980.90 and 9,285.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,743.06, 18,980.90 and 9,285.22 is: 12,824.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,743.06 : 18,980.90 = 9,285.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,743.06/18,980.90 = 9,285.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,743.06x = 18,980.90 × 9,285.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,743.06x = 176,241,832.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,241,832.30/13,743.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,824.06

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