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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,766.76, 18,979.32 and 9,459.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,766.76, 18,979.32 and 9,459.72 is: 13,041.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,766.76 : 18,979.32 = 9,459.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,766.76/18,979.32 = 9,459.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,766.76x = 18,979.32 × 9,459.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,766.76x = 179,539,052.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,539,052.99/13,766.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,041.49

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