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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,558.32, 18,717.48 and 9,359.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,558.32, 18,717.48 and 9,359.28 is: 12,920.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,558.32 : 18,717.48 = 9,359.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,558.32/18,717.48 = 9,359.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,558.32x = 18,717.48 × 9,359.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,558.32x = 175,182,136.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,182,136.21/13,558.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,920.64

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