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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,394.80, 18,478.98 and 9,418.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,394.80, 18,478.98 and 9,418.48 is: 12,993.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,394.80 : 18,478.98 = 9,418.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,394.80/18,478.98 = 9,418.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,394.80x = 18,478.98 × 9,418.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,394.80x = 174,043,903.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,043,903.55/13,394.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,993.39

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