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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,369.86, 18,441.27 and 9,170.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,369.86, 18,441.27 and 9,170.82 is: 12,649.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,369.86 : 18,441.27 = 9,170.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,369.86/18,441.27 = 9,170.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,369.86x = 18,441.27 × 9,170.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,369.86x = 169,121,567.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,121,567.74/13,369.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,649.46

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