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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,071.92, 18,041.40 and 9,546.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,071.92, 18,041.40 and 9,546.80 is: 13,176.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,071.92 : 18,041.40 = 9,546.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,071.92/18,041.40 = 9,546.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,071.92x = 18,041.40 × 9,546.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,071.92x = 172,237,637.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,237,637.52/13,071.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,176.15

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