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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,273.14, 18,323.91 and 9,046.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,273.14, 18,323.91 and 9,046.58 is: 12,489.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,273.14 : 18,323.91 = 9,046.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,273.14/18,323.91 = 9,046.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,273.14x = 18,323.91 × 9,046.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,273.14x = 165,768,717.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,768,717.73/13,273.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,489.04

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