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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,277.33, 18,328.80 and 9,451.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,277.33, 18,328.80 and 9,451.45 is: 13,047.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,277.33 : 18,328.80 = 9,451.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,277.33/18,328.80 = 9,451.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,277.33x = 18,328.80 × 9,451.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,277.33x = 173,233,736.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,233,736.76/13,277.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,047.33

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