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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,753.56, 18,968.22 and 9,276.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,753.56, 18,968.22 and 9,276.60 is: 12,793.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,753.56 : 18,968.22 = 9,276.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,753.56/18,968.22 = 9,276.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,753.56x = 18,968.22 × 9,276.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,753.56x = 175,960,589.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,960,589.65/13,753.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,793.82

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