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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,380.21, 18,471.11 and 9,404.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,380.21, 18,471.11 and 9,404.73 is: 12,983.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,380.21 : 18,471.11 = 9,404.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,380.21/18,471.11 = 9,404.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,380.21x = 18,471.11 × 9,404.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,380.21x = 173,715,755.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,715,755.33/13,380.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,983.04

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