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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,313.91, 18,389.54 and 9,971.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,313.91, 18,389.54 and 9,971.65 is: 13,773.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,313.91 : 18,389.54 = 9,971.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,313.91/18,389.54 = 9,971.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,313.91x = 18,389.54 × 9,971.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,313.91x = 183,374,056.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,374,056.54/13,313.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,773.12

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