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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,342.92, 18,403.68 and 9,364.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,342.92, 18,403.68 and 9,364.92 is: 12,916.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,342.92 : 18,403.68 = 9,364.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,342.92/18,403.68 = 9,364.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,342.92x = 18,403.68 × 9,364.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,342.92x = 172,348,990.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,348,990.91/13,342.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,916.89

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