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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,253.78, 18,281.02 and 9,002.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,253.78, 18,281.02 and 9,002.46 is: 12,417.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,253.78 : 18,281.02 = 9,002.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,253.78/18,281.02 = 9,002.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,253.78x = 18,281.02 × 9,002.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,253.78x = 164,574,151.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,574,151.31/13,253.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,417.15

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