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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,324.63, 18,380.71 and 9,285.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,324.63, 18,380.71 and 9,285.06 is: 12,808.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,324.63 : 18,380.71 = 9,285.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,324.63/18,380.71 = 9,285.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,324.63x = 18,380.71 × 9,285.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,324.63x = 170,665,995.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,665,995.19/13,324.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,808.31

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