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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,371.21, 18,458.42 and 9,545.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,371.21, 18,458.42 and 9,545.85 is: 13,177.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,371.21 : 18,458.42 = 9,545.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,371.21/18,458.42 = 9,545.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,371.21x = 18,458.42 × 9,545.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,371.21x = 176,201,260.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,201,260.83/13,371.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,177.66

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