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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,759.75, 18,988.50 and 9,052.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,759.75, 18,988.50 and 9,052.48 is: 12,492.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,759.75 : 18,988.50 = 9,052.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,759.75/18,988.50 = 9,052.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,759.75x = 18,988.50 × 9,052.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,759.75x = 171,893,016.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,893,016.48/13,759.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,492.45

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