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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,763.70, 18,996.93 and 9,048.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,763.70, 18,996.93 and 9,048.42 is: 12,488.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,763.70 : 18,996.93 = 9,048.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,763.70/18,996.93 = 9,048.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,763.70x = 18,996.93 × 9,048.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,763.70x = 171,892,201.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,892,201.35/13,763.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,488.81

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