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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,285.36, 18,333.90 and 7,317.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,285.36, 18,333.90 and 7,317.24 is: 10,097.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,285.36 : 18,333.90 = 7,317.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,285.36/18,333.90 = 7,317.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,285.36x = 18,333.90 × 7,317.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,285.36x = 134,153,546.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,153,546.44/13,285.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,097.85

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