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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,376.36, 18,450.21 and 9,177.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,376.36, 18,450.21 and 9,177.32 is: 12,658.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,376.36 : 18,450.21 = 9,177.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,376.36/18,450.21 = 9,177.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,376.36x = 18,450.21 × 9,177.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,376.36x = 169,323,481.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,323,481.24/13,376.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,658.41

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