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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,393.80, 18,477.60 and 9,417.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,393.80, 18,477.60 and 9,417.48 is: 12,992.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,393.80 : 18,477.60 = 9,417.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,393.80/18,477.60 = 9,417.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,393.80x = 18,477.60 × 9,417.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,393.80x = 174,012,428.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,012,428.45/13,393.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,992.01

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