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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,032.01, 17,969.91 and 9,681.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,032.01, 17,969.91 and 9,681.04 is: 13,349.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,032.01 : 17,969.91 = 9,681.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,032.01/17,969.91 = 9,681.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,032.01x = 17,969.91 × 9,681.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,032.01x = 173,967,336.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,967,336.28/13,032.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,349.24

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