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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,388, 18,475.44 and 9,198.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,388, 18,475.44 and 9,198.68 is: 12,694.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,388 : 18,475.44 = 9,198.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,388/18,475.44 = 9,198.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,388x = 18,475.44 × 9,198.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,388x = 169,949,660.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,949,660.42/13,388
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,694.18

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