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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,295.52, 18,366.48 and 9,588.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,295.52, 18,366.48 and 9,588.96 is: 13,246.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,295.52 : 18,366.48 = 9,588.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,295.52/18,366.48 = 9,588.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,295.52x = 18,366.48 × 9,588.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,295.52x = 176,115,442.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,115,442.06/13,295.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,246.22

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