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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,364.02, 18,427.24 and 9,996.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,364.02, 18,427.24 and 9,996.04 is: 13,783.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,364.02 : 18,427.24 = 9,996.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,364.02/18,427.24 = 9,996.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,364.02x = 18,427.24 × 9,996.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,364.02x = 184,199,428.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,199,428.13/13,364.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,783.23

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