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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,270.53, 18,319.01 and 9,444.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,270.53, 18,319.01 and 9,444.65 is: 13,037.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,270.53 : 18,319.01 = 9,444.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,270.53/18,319.01 = 9,444.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,270.53x = 18,319.01 × 9,444.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,270.53x = 173,016,655.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,016,655.15/13,270.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,037.66

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