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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,326.72, 18,390.72 and 9,136.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,326.72, 18,390.72 and 9,136.32 is: 12,608.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,326.72 : 18,390.72 = 9,136.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,326.72/18,390.72 = 9,136.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,326.72x = 18,390.72 × 9,136.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,326.72x = 168,023,502.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,023,502.95/13,326.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,608.02

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