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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,396.52, 18,491.99 and 9,144.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,396.52, 18,491.99 and 9,144.54 is: 12,622.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,396.52 : 18,491.99 = 9,144.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,396.52/18,491.99 = 9,144.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,396.52x = 18,491.99 × 9,144.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,396.52x = 169,100,742.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,100,742.23/13,396.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,622.74

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