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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,286.72, 18,316.48 and 9,295.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,286.72, 18,316.48 and 9,295.36 is: 12,814.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,286.72 : 18,316.48 = 9,295.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,286.72/18,316.48 = 9,295.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,286.72x = 18,316.48 × 9,295.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,286.72x = 170,258,275.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,258,275.53/13,286.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,814.17

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