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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,317.39, 18,377.97 and 9,787.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,317.39, 18,377.97 and 9,787.20 is: 13,506.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,317.39 : 18,377.97 = 9,787.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,317.39/18,377.97 = 9,787.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,317.39x = 18,377.97 × 9,787.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,317.39x = 179,868,867.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,868,867.98/13,317.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,506.32

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