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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,355.72, 18,434.74 and 9,377.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,355.72, 18,434.74 and 9,377.80 is: 12,944.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,355.72 : 18,434.74 = 9,377.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,355.72/18,434.74 = 9,377.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,355.72x = 18,434.74 × 9,377.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,355.72x = 172,877,304.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,877,304.77/13,355.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,944.06

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