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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,227.56, 18,244.98 and 9,041.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,227.56, 18,244.98 and 9,041.48 is: 12,471.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,227.56 : 18,244.98 = 9,041.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,227.56/18,244.98 = 9,041.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,227.56x = 18,244.98 × 9,041.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,227.56x = 164,961,621.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,961,621.77/13,227.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,471.05

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