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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,431.83, 18,520.97 and 9,183.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,431.83, 18,520.97 and 9,183.57 is: 12,663.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,431.83 : 18,520.97 = 9,183.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,431.83/18,520.97 = 9,183.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,431.83x = 18,520.97 × 9,183.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,431.83x = 170,088,578.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,088,578.55/13,431.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,663.10

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