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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,034.46, 17,993.84 and 9,265.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,034.46, 17,993.84 and 9,265.53 is: 12,790.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,034.46 : 17,993.84 = 9,265.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,034.46/17,993.84 = 9,265.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,034.46x = 17,993.84 × 9,265.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,034.46x = 166,722,418.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,722,418.01/13,034.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,790.90

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