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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,323.94, 18,389.28 and 12,733.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,323.94, 18,389.28 and 12,733.46 is: 17,574.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,323.94 : 18,389.28 = 12,733.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,323.94/18,389.28 = 12,733.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,323.94x = 18,389.28 × 12,733.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,323.94x = 234,159,161.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,159,161.31/13,323.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,574.32

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