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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,305.60, 18,363.04 and 9,942.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,305.60, 18,363.04 and 9,942.59 is: 13,721.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,305.60 : 18,363.04 = 9,942.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,305.60/18,363.04 = 9,942.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,305.60x = 18,363.04 × 9,942.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,305.60x = 182,576,198.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,576,198.92/13,305.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,721.76

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