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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,340.19, 18,399.08 and 9,457.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,340.19, 18,399.08 and 9,457.81 is: 13,044.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,340.19 : 18,399.08 = 9,457.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,340.19/18,399.08 = 9,457.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,340.19x = 18,399.08 × 9,457.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,340.19x = 174,014,910.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,014,910.82/13,340.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,044.42

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