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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,746.66, 18,978.54 and 9,039.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,746.66, 18,978.54 and 9,039.06 is: 12,479.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,746.66 : 18,978.54 = 9,039.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,746.66/18,978.54 = 9,039.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,746.66x = 18,978.54 × 9,039.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,746.66x = 171,548,161.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,548,161.77/13,746.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,479.26

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