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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,427.30, 18,512.64 and 9,603.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,427.30, 18,512.64 and 9,603.54 is: 13,240.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,427.30 : 18,512.64 = 9,603.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,427.30/18,512.64 = 9,603.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,427.30x = 18,512.64 × 9,603.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,427.30x = 177,786,949.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,786,949.04/13,427.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,240.71

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