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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,458.85, 18,561.39 and 9,423.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,458.85, 18,561.39 and 9,423.61 is: 12,996.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,458.85 : 18,561.39 = 9,423.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,458.85/18,561.39 = 9,423.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,458.85x = 18,561.39 × 9,423.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,458.85x = 174,915,300.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,915,300.42/13,458.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,996.30

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