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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,317.30, 18,455.56 and 13,129.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,317.30, 18,455.56 and 13,129.38 is: 18,195.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,317.30 : 18,455.56 = 13,129.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,317.30/18,455.56 = 13,129.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,317.30x = 18,455.56 × 13,129.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,317.30x = 242,310,060.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,310,060.35/13,317.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,195.13

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