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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,764.76, 18,976.56 and 9,457.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,764.76, 18,976.56 and 9,457.72 is: 13,038.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,764.76 : 18,976.56 = 9,457.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,764.76/18,976.56 = 9,457.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,764.76x = 18,976.56 × 9,457.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,764.76x = 179,474,991.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,474,991.04/13,764.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,038.73

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