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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,187.61, 18,199.08 and 9,417.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,187.61, 18,199.08 and 9,417.15 is: 12,995.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,187.61 : 18,199.08 = 9,417.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,187.61/18,199.08 = 9,417.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,187.61x = 18,199.08 × 9,417.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,187.61x = 171,383,466.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,383,466.22/13,187.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,995.79

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