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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,360.56, 18,417.12 and 9,998.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,360.56, 18,417.12 and 9,998.28 is: 13,782.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,360.56 : 18,417.12 = 9,998.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,360.56/18,417.12 = 9,998.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,360.56x = 18,417.12 × 9,998.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,360.56x = 184,139,522.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,139,522.55/13,360.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,782.32

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