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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,398.27, 18,494.40 and 9,146.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,398.27, 18,494.40 and 9,146.29 is: 12,625.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,398.27 : 18,494.40 = 9,146.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,398.27/18,494.40 = 9,146.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,398.27x = 18,494.40 × 9,146.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,398.27x = 169,155,145.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,155,145.78/13,398.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,625.15

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