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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,199.44, 18,215.46 and 9,009.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,199.44, 18,215.46 and 9,009.04 is: 12,432.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,199.44 : 18,215.46 = 9,009.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,199.44/18,215.46 = 9,009.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,199.44x = 18,215.46 × 9,009.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,199.44x = 164,103,807.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,103,807.76/13,199.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,432.63

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