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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,220.41, 18,243.55 and 7,918.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,220.41, 18,243.55 and 7,918.15 is: 10,926.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,220.41 : 18,243.55 = 7,918.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,220.41/18,243.55 = 7,918.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,220.41x = 18,243.55 × 7,918.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,220.41x = 144,455,165.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,455,165.43/13,220.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,926.68

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