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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,747.16, 18,959.37 and 9,265.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,747.16, 18,959.37 and 9,265.02 is: 12,777.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,747.16 : 18,959.37 = 9,265.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,747.16/18,959.37 = 9,265.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,747.16x = 18,959.37 × 9,265.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,747.16x = 175,658,942.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,658,942.24/13,747.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,777.84

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