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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,261.59, 18,293.45 and 9,671.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,261.59, 18,293.45 and 9,671.81 is: 13,341.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,261.59 : 18,293.45 = 9,671.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,261.59/18,293.45 = 9,671.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,261.59x = 18,293.45 × 9,671.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,261.59x = 176,930,632.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,930,632.82/13,261.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,341.59

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