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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,391.10, 18,473.81 and 9,414.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,391.10, 18,473.81 and 9,414.81 is: 12,988.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,391.10 : 18,473.81 = 9,414.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,391.10/18,473.81 = 9,414.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,391.10x = 18,473.81 × 9,414.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,391.10x = 173,927,364.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,927,364.05/13,391.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,988.28

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