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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,743.29, 18,981.28 and 9,259.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,743.29, 18,981.28 and 9,259.26 is: 12,788.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,743.29 : 18,981.28 = 9,259.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,743.29/18,981.28 = 9,259.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,743.29x = 18,981.28 × 9,259.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,743.29x = 175,752,512.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,752,512.32/13,743.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,788.24

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