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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,761.74, 18,999.07 and 9,059.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,761.74, 18,999.07 and 9,059.69 is: 12,507.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,761.74 : 18,999.07 = 9,059.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,761.74/18,999.07 = 9,059.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,761.74x = 18,999.07 × 9,059.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,761.74x = 172,125,684.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,125,684.49/13,761.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,507.55

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