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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,462.14, 18,585.05 and 9,441.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,462.14, 18,585.05 and 9,441.32 is: 13,034.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,462.14 : 18,585.05 = 9,441.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,462.14/18,585.05 = 9,441.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,462.14x = 18,585.05 × 9,441.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,462.14x = 175,467,264.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,467,264.13/13,462.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,034.13

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