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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,743.26, 18,981.15 and 9,259.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,743.26, 18,981.15 and 9,259.16 is: 12,788.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,743.26 : 18,981.15 = 9,259.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,743.26/18,981.15 = 9,259.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,743.26x = 18,981.15 × 9,259.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,743.26x = 175,749,504.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,749,504.83/13,743.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,788.05

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