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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,209.83, 18,253.73 and 9,618.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,209.83, 18,253.73 and 9,618.55 is: 13,291.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,209.83 : 18,253.73 = 9,618.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,209.83/18,253.73 = 9,618.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,209.83x = 18,253.73 × 9,618.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,209.83x = 175,574,414.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,574,414.69/13,209.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,291.19

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